wk 3 leadership Flashcards
What is the difference between a leader and a manager
Leader - direction and incentive & inspire
Manger - facilitates the needs of the organisation
Who is a leader in the first case study?
No one has emerged as a leader, however Caldwell has the potential to be a leader
3 roles for a leader
Task
Team
Individual
What is the role of the leader in the task?
Accountable for the success of the team. Focus on goal otherwise become a group
Role of the leader in the team
Hold together with strong relationships.
Role of the leader for the individual
React to different needs - motivation - results in job satisfaction and positive working climate
Case study - how to increase leadership for the task?
Establish common goal
Define task better and divide between individuals
Case study - how to increase leadership for the team?
create atmosphere of trust
add extra team member
set aside personal preferences
effective communication between team members
Case study - how to increase leadership for individuals
team building exercises
encourage team to seek assistance
ensure each role is fit for the character
types of leadership in full range leadership model (8)
laissez faire
passive mgt by exception
active mgt by exception
contingent reward
Individual consideration
Intellectual stimulation
Inspirational motivation
Idealised influence
leadership traits (5)
charismatic
ethical
servant
situational
visionary
advantages of laissez faire (5)
maximises creative freedom
team can practice leadership
faster responses - don’t need to wait for guidance
team may have more experience than leader
morale building
Disadvantages of laissez faire (4)
Lack direction
team may lack skills
no conflict resolution
uncertainty - no delegation of tasks or responsibilities
Will laissez faire work on the team?
No - team members are too unskilled
what is transactional leadership?
focuses on targets rather than motivation and well being
rewards come from good performance
what is active mgt by expectations
proactive
monitoring
rewards
disadvantages of active/passive mgt by expectations
negative focus
lack of foresight
does not reward qualitative progress
goals may not be accurate or suitable
What is passive mgt by expectations
only take action when deviate away from goal
reactive style - negative - not proactive
basis that the project will correct itself
low morale as team is criticised
Advantages of active/passive mgt by expectations
team can demonstrate performance
frees up leader time - no micro managing
allows career progression
stability - can work without interference or changing goals
Case study - would transactional leadership work?
It is too late to react
rewards not clear enough (promotions)
yes as the goals are clear and the team are independent in their working
what is contingent rewards
focuses on constructive rewards and good performance
set targets in advance
advantages of contingent rewards (4)
suited to low paid teams as a pay reward is a good incentive
raised productivity
team focuses on goals
good measurement of success
disadvantages of contingent rewards (4)
no overall team motivation -
not consistent, rewards are not equal and do not suit all
goals are too distant, not effective. causes smaller goals which causes to loose sight of main goal
reduces creativity - do not want to stray from the goal as they wont be rewarded
what is individual consideration?
Personal goals
needs and expectations
mentoring
