Leadership Flashcards
(25 cards)
Define Leadership.
Someone who has influence in helping others to achieve goals.
What are the 2 types of Leader?
Prescribed Leader - chosen from out of group
Emergent Leader - chosen from within group
List the Advantages of a Prescribed Leader.
Good for New Ideas.
List the Disadvantages of a Prescribed Leader.
Can Disrupt Harmony - cause Upset.
List the Advantages of an Emergent Leader.
Good for Group Unity.
List the Disadvantages of an Emergent Leader.
Lack of Fresh Ideas.
What are the Qualities of a Leader?
- Communication
- Organisation
- Charisma
- Interpersonal Skills
- Empathy
- Inspirational
- Confidence
- Experience
List the Styles of Leadership.
Autocratic.
Democratic.
Laissez-Faire.
Describe an Autocratic Leader?
- leader makes all the decision
- dictates instructions
- concerned with getting results
- players switch off, if there is no coach
- players don’t think for themselves
Describe a Democratic Leader?
- decisions are made by consultation
- concerned with interpersonal relationships
- players will work if coach isn’t there
Describe a Laissez-Faire Leader?
- leader does very little
- leaves the group to it
- less motivated players will stop working.
Which situations are better suited for Autocratic Leaders?
- dangerous situations > need correct task
- large groups > too many opinions
- hostile groups
- limited time > democratic is too slow
- cognitive performers > dont know what to do
Which situations are better suited for Democratic Leaders?
- small groups
- lots of time > time to get opinions
- friendly and cohesive groups > easy compromise
- advanced performers
Which situations are better suited for Laissez-Faire Leaders?
- need to encourage problem solving
- only works with advanced performers
- highly motivated performers
Explain Fielder’s Contingency Model of Leadership.
Leaders should match the leadership style to the situation.
Describe the Most Favourable Situation.
Strong Leader.
Group Harmony.
Clear Task.
Respect for Leader.
High Ability.
High Motivation.
Support.
Describe the Moderate Favourable Situation.
Some Motivation.
Some Harmony.
Some Clarity.
Need for Consultation.
Describe the Least Favourable Situation.
Weak Leader.
Group Hostility.
Unclear Task.
Little Respect for Leader.
Low Ability.
Low Motivation.
Some Support.
Give an example of Situational Characteristics.
Group Size.
Danger Level.
Difficulty of the Task.
Give an example of Leader Characteristics.
Experience.
Personality.
Skill Level.
Give an example of Member Characteristics.
Age.
Ability.
Motivation.
Relationships with each other and the Leader.
Which Antecedants go with which Behaviour?
Situational Characteristics - Required Behaviour.
Leader Characteristics - Actual Behaviour.
Member Characteristics - Preferred Behaviour.
Explain the Required Behaviour.
What the Situation demands.
Explain the Actual Behaviour.
What Leadership Style is adopted.
