Week 8 - Leadership Flashcards
What are Autocratic Leadership?
The leader holds complete authority over the group and maintains strict control over the group’s actions and processes.
What are pros and cons of Autocratic Leadership?
PROS : - Quick decision making,- Maintains order/discipline, - Maintains structure, - Close supervision.
CONS : -Discourages group input, - Hurts morale, - Leads to frustration/resentment, - Disengagement from group members.
What is Democratic Leadership?
This style of leadership means making room for multiple people to participate in the decision-making process.
What are PROS and CONS of Democratic Leadership?
PROS : - Mutual Trust, - Diverse Ideas, - High Collaboration, - High Engagement.
CONS : - Slower Decision Making, - More Susceptible to Conflict, - Lack of Organization.
What is Laissez-Faire Leadership?
This leadership gives each group member the freedom to make their own decisions and rules.
What are PROS and CONS of Laissez-Faire Leadership?
PROS : - Encourages Creativity, - Gives Sense of Empowerment, - Builds Trust
CONS : - Lacks structure, - Lack of Accountability, - Role Confusion.
What is Task Motivated Leadership?
This is a style focused on achieving specific objectives and completing tasks efficiently (getting the job done!).
What are PROS and CONS of Task Motivated Leadership?
PROS : - Meets Deadlines, - Achieves More Goals, - Higher Task Productivity.
CONS : - Low Group Morale, - Lack of Creativity, - High Pressure for group, - Can Stifle Collabortaion.
What is Relationship Motivated Leadership?
This leadership style focuses on the interactions between group members and the leader ( focuses on building strong, positive relationships within a team ).
What are PROS and CONS of Relationship Motivated Leadership?
PROS : - Strong loyalty, - Builds trust, - Increases Engagement, - Builds Group Resilience.
CONS : - Difficulty making tough decisions, - Can foster “Groupthink”, - Little focus on tasks.
What is the Co-Leadership Model?
The Co-Leadership Model involves two or more leaders sharing responsibility, authority, and decision-making.
What are PROS AND CONS of Co-Leadership?
PROS : -Complementing Skills, - In the absence of one leader, the group can still proceed, - Shared Decision Making.
CONS : - Competition/Rivalry, - Incompatible Leaders, - Risk of Conflict.
What are Designated Leaders?
Leaders who are promoted or elected.
What are PROS and CONS of Designated Leaders?
PROS : - Clear Authority, - Consistency, - Quick Problem Solving.
CONS : - Risk of Overload, -Reduced group initiative, - Too Much Dependance on Leader.
What are Emergent Leaders?
Leadership that is gradually achieved based on an individuals behaviour and expertise.
