2.3 - leadership + management

Question 1

Leadership

vs.

Management

Answer 1

the skill of being able to get work done through others by inspiring them to reach organizational goals

the practice of achieving org. goals by effectively using the human and non-human resources of a business

Question 2

Functions of management (POCCC)

Answer 2

planning, organization, coordination

Question 3

Autocratic leadership

good for…
cons

Answer 3

• leaders who make all the decisions, rather than delegate any work to their subordinates
• quick decisions/crises
• stressful/demotivational

Question 4

Democratic leadership (=decentralized decision-making)

Answer 4

a leadership approach in which multiple perspectives are considered when making a decision

Question 5

Laissez-faire leadership

good for…

Answer 5

refers to leaders who have minimal input on the work of employees; they allow employees to complete their work in their own way

highly trained and motivated staff

Question 6

Paternalistic leadership
- negative vs. positive

con:

Answer 6

• leaders who treat their employees like family members and act in their perceived best interests
• negative = leaders see employees as less than capable, so lead with guidance and control
• positive = leaders see employees as more than capable, so nurture and develop employees
• workers might not want their interests dictated by someone else

Question 7

Situational leadership

Answer 7

the approach that considers there is no one right leadership style for every single situation - leadership style should vary depending on the corporate culture, the task at hand, the subordinates

Question 8

leadership style

Answer 8

the way decision makers behave