wk 3 leadership

Question 1

What is the difference between a leader and a manager

Answer 1

Leader - direction and incentive & inspire
Manger - facilitates the needs of the organisation

Question 2

Who is a leader in the first case study?

Answer 2

No one has emerged as a leader, however Caldwell has the potential to be a leader

Question 3

3 roles for a leader

Answer 3

Task
Team
Individual

Question 4

What is the role of the leader in the task?

Answer 4

Accountable for the success of the team. Focus on goal otherwise become a group

Question 5

Role of the leader in the team

Answer 5

Hold together with strong relationships.

Question 6

Role of the leader for the individual

Answer 6

React to different needs - motivation - results in job satisfaction and positive working climate

Question 6

Case study - how to increase leadership for the task?

Answer 6

Establish common goal
Define task better and divide between individuals

Question 7

Case study - how to increase leadership for the team?

Answer 7

create atmosphere of trust
add extra team member
set aside personal preferences
effective communication between team members

Question 8

Case study - how to increase leadership for individuals

Answer 8

team building exercises
encourage team to seek assistance
ensure each role is fit for the character

Question 9

types of leadership in full range leadership model (8)

Answer 9

laissez faire
passive mgt by exception
active mgt by exception
contingent reward
Individual consideration
Intellectual stimulation
Inspirational motivation
Idealised influence

Question 10

leadership traits (5)

Answer 10

charismatic
ethical
servant
situational
visionary

Question 10

advantages of laissez faire (5)

Answer 10

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

Question 10

Disadvantages of laissez faire (4)

Answer 10

Lack direction
team may lack skills
no conflict resolution
uncertainty - no delegation of tasks or responsibilities

Question 10

Will laissez faire work on the team?

Answer 10

No - team members are too unskilled

Question 10

what is transactional leadership?

Answer 10

focuses on targets rather than motivation and well being
rewards come from good performance

Question 11

what is active mgt by expectations

Answer 11

proactive
monitoring
rewards

Question 11

disadvantages of active/passive mgt by expectations

Answer 11

negative focus
lack of foresight
does not reward qualitative progress
goals may not be accurate or suitable

Question 11

What is passive mgt by expectations

Answer 11

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

Question 11

Advantages of active/passive mgt by expectations

Answer 11

team can demonstrate performance
frees up leader time - no micro managing
allows career progression
stability - can work without interference or changing goals

Question 12

Case study - would transactional leadership work?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

what is contingent rewards

Answer 13

focuses on constructive rewards and good performance
set targets in advance

Question 14

advantages of contingent rewards (4)

Answer 14

suited to low paid teams as a pay reward is a good incentive
raised productivity
team focuses on goals
good measurement of success

Question 15

disadvantages of contingent rewards (4)

Answer 15

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

Question 16

what is individual consideration?

Answer 16

Personal goals
needs and expectations
mentoring

Question 17

what is intellectual stimulation

Answer 17

stimulates high levels of performance - greater job satisfaction

Question 18

what is inspiration motivation

Answer 18

energise team to achieve more
synergy

Question 19

what is idealised influence

Answer 19

provides an example
prioritises the need of the team whilst maintaining high ethical standards
produces trust in the leader

Question 20

advantages of transformational leadership (4)

Answer 20

team commitment - they are engaged
synergy
sets high standards
increased freedom and trust

Question 21

disadvantages of transformational leadership (3)

Answer 21

too ambitious
high maintenance - needs continuous monitoring to maintain enthusiasm and motivation
too disruptive - runs the risk of not achieving main goal

Question 22

case study - would transformational leadership work?

Answer 22

requires an experienced leader - don’t have
not have enough time left for bespoke individual considerations
need quick decisions with clearly defined parameters