Types of Leadership & Group Dynamics Flashcards
What type of leader makes all decisions and directs the group by command or request?
Autocratic (Directive) Leadership Style
Effective when the group needs complete direction, especially if members are novices, unable to make group decisions, or in a crisis.
When is the Autocratic Leadership Style considered effective?
Effective when:
1) The group needs complete direction
2) Members are novices and respect the leader’s superiority
3) The group is unable to work through a group decision-making process
4) There is a crisis
Well-suited to medical or military situations.
What is the main characteristic of the Democratic (Participative) Leadership Style?
Group members contribute to the overall organizational goals
Key attributes include team management, open negotiation, and sharing of successes and failures.
In the Democratic Leadership Style, what does the leader retain the right to do?
Make the final decision if disagreement persists
This style values achieving consensus.
What is the role of a leader in the Laissez-Faire Leadership Style?
The leader is informed but steps back from decision making and acts as a resource
Effective when the group has become competent and is functioning well.
What distinguishes the Laissez-Faire Leadership Style from other styles?
The leader does not abandon the group but retains responsibility for its continued functioning.
What is a key feature of the Benevolent (kind) Dictatorship leadership style?
Asks group members for advice but makes own administrative decisions
Initially viewed positively, but resentment can develop over time.
What typically happens to leaders who adopt the Benevolent Dictatorship style?
They do not normally last long due to eventual resentment from group members.
What is the first stage of group development?
Forming
What is the second stage of group development?
Storming
What is the third stage of group development?
Norming
What is the fourth stage of group development?
Performing
What is the fifth stage of group development?
Adjourning
What role in a group focuses on mediating conflicts?
Mediator
What role in a group is responsible for clarifying and elaborating ideas?
Elaborator/Clarifier
What role in a group hinders progress or blocks ideas?
Blocker
Which factor influencing group cohesiveness refers to the number of members in the group?
Group size
Which factor influencing group cohesiveness involves the distribution of responsibilities?
Task assignments
Which factor influencing group cohesiveness consists of shared expectations and rules within the group?
Group norms
