Leadership styles

What is the main objective of leadership

The main objective of leadership is to motivate a group of people towards achieving a common goa

What are the five functions of management?

setting objectives, planning, organizing resources, coordinating activities, and controlling and measuring performance against targets.

Key differences between management and leadership

Leadership is about inspiring and motivating people, while management focuses on processes like planning, budgeting, staffing, and problem-solving.

List three characteristics of effective leaders

Effective leaders have a desire to succeed, the ability to think creatively, and a talent for understanding a wide range of issues.

What is autocratic leader leader leadership?

Autocratic leadership involves making decisions independently, with little or no input from staff, and requires close supervision.

When is autocratic leadership most appropriate?

in situations requiring quick decisions or when working with unskilled employees or in a crisis.

What does democratic leadership involves?

engaging with employees and allowing them to participate in decision-making processes.

When is democratic leadership most appropriate?

Team members are skilled and can contribute to decisions; work environment allows for discussion.

What are the strengths and limitation of laissez-faireleadership?

Laissez-faire leadership allows employees to make decisions with minimal input from management, but it may lead to poor decisions and lack of confidence among staff.

When is leadership most appropriate and example?

Teams are highly skilled (e.g., research, design teams).

What is the focus of paternalistic leadership?

focuses on the well-being of employees, acting as a 'father figure,' and motivating staff, but decisions are still made by senior management.

When is paternalistic leadership most appropriate

Employees need guidance and attention to personal well-being.

How does situational leadership differ from one leadership style to another?

Situational leadership adapts to the specific task and the skills and experience of the group, choosing a more directive or participative approach based on the situation.

Limitations on paternalistic leadershipr

Can lead to frustration if feedback isn't valued or acted upon.

Situational Leadership

Leaders adjusts their style based on the and employee readiness

When is situational leadership most appropriate

Employee skill level and task complexity vary (e.g., inexperienced employees need more guidance, skilled employees need less)