Management and leadership Flashcards
What is management?
The process of getting things done by organising people and resources to achieve goals.
What are the roles of a manger?
Setting objectives
Analysing data
Reviewing decisions
Appraising the strengths and weaknesses of employees
What is leadership?
The ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve a common goal.
What are the roles of a leader?
To guide and inspire
To provide direction
To support and develop others
What is the difference between leading and managing?
Leaders focus on long-term success whereas managers focus on day-to-day tasks.
What are the different leadership styles?
Autocratic
Democratic
Paternalistic
Laissez-faire
What is an autocratic leadership style?
Where the leader makes decisions alone, without seeking input from team members.
What are advantages of an autocratic leadership style?
Helps make decisions quickly
Useful when dealing with unskilled workers
What are disadvantages of an autocratic leadership style?
Can demotivate able and intelligent workers
Can lead to a lack of creativity
What is a democratic leadership style?
When the leader involves team members in the decision-making process and values their input.
What are advantages of a democratic leadership style?
Encourages creativity
Makes staff feel motivated as they are included
What are disadvantages of a democratic leadership style?
Decision-making can take longer
May not be effective in urgent situations
What is a paternalistic leadership style?
When the leader acts like a “parent” figure who makes decisions for the team, but with their well-being in mind.
What are advantages of a paternalistic leadership style?
It can improve loyalty and motivation.
What are disadvantages of a paternalistic leadership style?
Employees may become too dependent on the leader
May not encourage creativity.
What is a laissez-faire leadership style?
When the leader gives employees freedom to make decisions on their own, with minimal direction.
What are advantages of a laissez-faire leadership style?
It works best with highly skilled and independent employees.
What are disadvantages of a laissez-faire leadership style?
It may not be effective in situations where strong leadership and guidance are required.
What is the Tannenbaum Schmidt continuum?
A model that illustrates the range of leadership styles, from autocratic to democratic,
What is the left hand side of the continuum like?
The left hand side represents a more autocratic leadership style.
What is the middle of the continuum like?
The middle represents leadership styles that mix leader control with team involvement.
What is the right hand side of the continuum like?
The right hand side represents a more democratic leadership style.
