Leadership Flashcards
What Is a leader
Someone who has influence in helping others to achieve their goals
Can maintain effort and motivation by inspiring the team or setting target
What are the two types of leader
Emergent= appointed from within the group
Prescribed = appointed from outside the group
Qualities of a leader
Charisma
Communication
Organisational skills
Interpersonal skills
Empathy
Experience
Inspirational
Confidence
What are the syptyles of leadership
Autocratic= leader makes all decisions
Democratic= leader listens to group before making a decision
Laissez faire= leader has little input
Fiedler contingency model
Autocratic (task oriented)
- most favourable
- Clear task
- group get on
- strong leader
- respect for leader
- high ability
- high levels of motivation
Democratic (person orientated)
- moderately favourable
- need for consultation
- some support
- some harmony
- some clarity
- time to discuss
- motivation is moderate
- group has reasonable ability
Autocratic (task oriented)
- least favourable
- hostile group
- weak leader
- little respect for leader
- low ability
- low motivation
- little support for group members
Chellsdurai’s multi dimensional model of leadership
- leader should use interactive approach to balance the situation, the leader and the group
Situation- individual sports may need a more democratic/laissez faire style
Complex task may need more autocratic style
Group= lots of number may dictate a different style of leadership
Chellsdurai- 3 factors that affect leadership
Situation can be affect by time availble, type of task, danger
Leader can be affected by leader characteristics, experience, preference
Group can be affected by group size, group ability, age, gender
Leadership behaviour
Required= what situation demands
Preferred= what the group wants
Actual= what the leader decides to do in relation to leadership style
