Managment And Leadership Style

Question 1

What is an autocratic leader

Answer 1

Makes independent fast decisions

Question 2

What is a democratic leader

Answer 2

Encourages others to make decisions and consults with other before decisions are made.

Question 3

What is paternalistic leader

Answer 3

Employees are consulted before leader makes the final decision

Question 4

What is Laisser-faire leadership

Answer 4

Encourages shared responsibilities

Has creative business ideas.

Question 5

What is the scientific decision making?

Answer 5

Step 1: Set Objectives 
Step 2: gather data
Step 3: Analyse data 
Step 4: Make decisions
Step 5: implement decision 
Step 6: Review decision

Question 6

Benefits and disadvantages to an autocratic leadership

Answer 6

Great when there needs to be a fast independent decision made
However can create de-motivation as staff don’t feel relevant or valued

Question 7

Benefits and disadvantages to democratic leadership

Answer 7

Employees feel encouraged to take on some responsibilities

Can be a longer process

Question 8

Benefits and disadvantage to paternalistic leaderships

Answer 8

Employees feel they can trust the leader and feel respected within the business.
Employees can become reliant on the leader to make all decision and complete tasks