A1 Definitions of management and leadership Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is the primary distinction between management and leadership?
Management focuses on planning, organizing, and coordinating, while leadership is about innovation and vision.
What are the three types of resources managers must identify for an action to occur?
- Physical - equipment required for the task
- Human - the people best suited to the task
- Financial - working within a budget.
What is the role of a manager in relation to business practices?
Managers have authority to make decisions about business practices.
What are the responsibilities of a manager regarding objectives?
Managers set and pass on objectives linked to strategic plans.
How does the responsibility of employees differ from that of managers?
Employees have responsibilities but may not have the authority to make decisions without consulting others.
What is the main focus of leaders in a business context?
Leaders focus on the bigger picture and long-term planning.
What are the three core responsibilities of action-centred management according to John Adair?
- achieving the task
- managing the team or group
- managing individuals
Adair’s action-centred leadership model emphasizes these key responsibilities for effective management.
What is situational and contingency leadership?
A theory introduced by Blanchard and Hersey in 1969 that relates a leader’s personality and behavior to the situation at hand.
This theory suggests that managers and leaders must adapt their behavior according to the circumstances they face.
What is the primary focus of planning in management?
To define objectives and determine how to achieve them.
Planning is essential for aligning resources and efforts towards specific goals.
What are the key characteristics of transformational leadership?
- Strategic view towards greater goals
- Investment in long-term rewards
- Motivation through targets and aspirations
Transformational leaders aim to develop future managers and leaders.
What does the organizing function in management involve?
Arranging resources and tasks to implement the plan.
This includes coordinating various aspects before execution.
What is the emphasis of transactional leadership?
Getting the job done with little disruption to normal operations.
This style often relies on established processes and systems.
What does the leadership continuum illustrate?
It illustrates various styles of management or leadership based on how behaviors influence decision-making.
This theory helps to explain the range from autocratic to free reign leadership styles.
Where does a manager who allows subordinates to suggest new ways of working sit on the leadership continuum?
On the far right-hand side.
This position indicates a more democratic or free reign approach to leadership.
