Management and leadership Flashcards
What is theory X?
A strict management and hierarchy structure
What is mcgregor’s theory?
Theory X and Theory Y
What are characteristics of Theory X?
Money motivated
Very strict communications with higher ups
Little ambition (No social value)
Workers must respect managers
Workers must be supervised
Workers not involved in decision making
Examples of Theory X businesses?
JD (retail)
Army
Manufacturing (sweatshops)
What are the consequences of Theory X?
Strict communications with higher ups (book appointment to see manager)
Simplest tasks (specialisation)(adam smith)
Responsibilities must be clear
Supervisors must maintain quality (extra cost)
What is Leadership?
A relationship through which one person influences and direct the behaviour or action of other people
What is management?
The process of creating,controlling and directing a business’s resources in order to achieve its objectives
What are the qualities of Leadership?
Inspire/Motivate people
Build relationships
Take risks
Have followers
What are the qualities of Managers?
Monitor others
Problem solver
Enact the problem
manage risks
What are characteristic of Theory Y?
Seek more than financial motives
Workers are ambitious
Want to have attention(Seen noticed)
What are the negatives of Theory Y?
Requirement
Use of team working
Flexible working practices
What is autocractic Leadership ?
Autocratic leadership is a style where a single individual retains full control over decision-making, typically without seeking input from others.
What is Paternalistic leadership?
Paternalistic leadership involves a leader who makes decisions for the group while also taking care of their needs and well-being, often adopting a mentor-like role.
What is democratic leadership?
Democratic leadership involves shared decision-making among group members, where input from all individuals is valued and considered in the decision-making process.
What is Laissez-Faire leadership?
Laissez-faire leadership is a hands-off approach where the leader provides minimal guidance or direction, allowing group members to make their own decisions and handle tasks autonomously.
