Unit 3 Revision Aid Flashcards
What are the different leadership styles?
The main leadership styles are autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire.
Describe the autocratic leadership style.
In autocratic leadership, the leader makes decisions unilaterally and expects obedience without input from subordinates.
Describe the democratic leadership style.
In democratic leadership, the leader involves team members in decision-making, values their input, and encourages participation.
Describe the laissez-faire leadership style.
In laissez-faire leadership, the leader provides minimal supervision and allows employees to make decisions and solve problems independently.
What is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
It’s a motivational theory comprising five levels of human needs: physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization.
What are physiological needs according to Maslow?
Basic necessities such as food, water, and shelter.
What are safety needs in Maslow’s hierarchy?
Security and protection from harm.
What constitutes social needs in Maslow’s theory?
A sense of belonging, love, and social interaction.
What are esteem needs in Maslow’s hierarchy?
Recognition, status, and self-respect.
What is self-actualization in Maslow’s hierarchy?
Realizing one’s full potential and self-fulfillment.
What are common barriers to effective communication?
Language differences, physical barriers, emotional barriers, cultural differences, and perceptual barriers.
How can language differences impede communication?
Use of jargon or complex language that may not be understood.
What are physical barriers in communication?
Geographical distance or poor technological infrastructure.
How do emotional barriers affect communication?
Personal feelings that hinder open communication.
What role do cultural differences play in communication barriers?
Variations in cultural norms and values affecting interpretation.
