PAPER 2 - Leadership in Sport Flashcards
characteristics of an effective leader ?
- good communication
- high motivation
What are emergent leaders w/example
- Appointed from within the group
- Experienced performer becoming coach/manager
What are PRESCRIBED leaders w/example
- appointed from outside group
- New signing becoming captain
Describe the AUTOCRATIC style of leadership
- make all decisions
- task-oriented
When should the AUTOCRATIC style be used ?
- discipline/control is needed
- Dangerous situation/Clear task
Describe the DEMOCRATIC style of leadership
- person-oriented
- values views of group members
When should a DEMOCRATIC style be used ?
- advanced performers
- small teams/individuals
Describe the LAISSEZ-FAIRE style of leadership
- little support/input
- lets members make most decisions
When should a LAISSEZ-FAIRE style be used ?
- high-level performers
- assessment scenario
What are the three leadership STYLES ?
- autocratic
- democratic
- laissez-faire
Describe the TRAIT Theory of leadership ?
- Leaders born w/leadership qualities
- Traits are stable + can be generalised
What is the argument against the trait perspective ?
some people tend to be quite specific in leadership skills
What is the SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY of leadership ?
- characteristics are learned from others via vicarious learning
One advantage of the social learning theory
- Shows importance of social envionment in adopting leadership qualities, unike trait theory
What is the INTERACTIONIST THEORY of leadership ?
- in-born traits aren’t evident unless situation demands leadership behaviour
Advantage of the interationist theory
- accounts for why some people aren’t leaders everyday but posess leadership qualities in sport
3 antecedent factors affecting leadership?
Chelladurai’s Model
- Situational characteristics
- Leader characteristics
- Member characteristics
3 leader behaviour characteristics affecting leadership
Chelladurai’s Model
- Required Behaviour
- Actual Behaviour
- Preferred behaviour
Disadvantage of Trait Theory of Leadership
- People tend to be specific when leading
Describe Chelladurai’s multi-dimensional model of leadership
- Leadership success depends on how well each element of the model matches with each other
What are the main consequences of antecedents + Leader behaviour
Chelladurai’s Model
- Performance + Satisfaction
Situational Characteristics w/example
Chelladurai’s Model
- Environmental Conditions
- Basketball Game
Leader Characteristics w/example
Chelladurai’s Model
- style/past experiences/personality of leader
- if they are naturally democratic/autocratic
Member characteristics w/example
Chelladurai’s Model
- Gender/skill level/age of the group
- Experienced hoopers
Required Behaviour w/example
Chelladurai’s Model
- Which leadership style is needed
- Dangerous situations need autocratic leader
Actual Behaviour w/example
Chelladurai’s Model
- What the leader chooses to do
- Being autocratic to choose teams
Preferred Behaviour w/example
Chelladurai’s Model
- The leadership style that the group wants the leader to use
- male basketball players prefer autocratic leading
What is Performance + Satisfaction?
Chelladurai’s Model
- Overall satisfaction + performance of leader + members
