1.4.5 Leadership Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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define leadership
A
the action of overseeing a large group of people providing them with direction
2
Q
define autocratic
A
leader has complete control over decision making with no input from others
3
Q
autocratic used in
A
- quick decision making
- small business where owner is primary maker
4
Q
define paternalistic
A
leader takes on a parental role making decisions in staffs best interest
5
Q
paternalistic used in
A
- inexperienced staff
- build strong sense of loyalty
6
Q
define democratic
A
leader involves their team in decision-making process
7
Q
democratic used in
A
- encourages creativity and innovation
- larger firms where decision requires input
8
Q
define laissez faire
A
leader takes a hands-off approach allowing their team to manage their own work
9
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laissez faire used in
A
- experienced staff require minimal supervision
- build culture of independence & self motivation
