Management and leadership Flashcards
Manager
Responsible for setting objectives organizing resources and motivating staff so that the organizations aims are me
Leadership
The art of motivating a group of people towards achieving a common objective
Autocratic leadership
A style of leadership that keeps all decision-making at the center of the organization
Democratic leadership
A leadership style that promotes the active participation of workers in taking decisions
Laissez faire leadership
A leadership style that leaves much of the business decision making to the workforce a hands off approach and the reverse of the autocratic style
Informal leader
Person who has no formal authority but has the respect of colleagues and some power over them
Emotional intelligence
The ability of managers to understand their own emotions and those of the people they work with to achieve better business performance