Leadership Flashcards
(19 cards)
Name 4 qualities that a leader should possess.
Communication, Confidence, Organisational skills, Inspirational, Experience.
What is meant by a ‘Prescribed’ leader?
When the leader has been appointed by those who are outside of the group.
What is meant be an ‘Emergent’ leader?
When the leader is appointed from those within the group.
What is the basis of Fiedler’s contingency model?
The groups situation can either be most, moderately or least favourable and the leadership style will change with differing situations.
What are 4 characteristics of a least favourable situation?
Task is unclear, No respect for leader, Hostility between the group, Motivation is low.
What are 4 characteristics of a moderately favourable situation?
The group is of a decent ability, there is a preference of group input, motivation is moderate, there is limited support.
What are 4 characteristics of a most favourable situation?
The leader has respect, The task is clear, There is harmony between the leader and the group, The group is of a high quality.
Explain what leadership style is best suited for the least favourable situation.
Autocratic as the leader must control the hostility and motivate the group.
Explain what leadership style is best suited for the most favourable situation.
Autocratic as the leader must drive the group to maintain motivation.
Explain what leadership style is best suited for the moderately favourable situation.
Democratic as there is a presence for group consultation and limited support.
What is meant by an autocratic leadership style?
When the leader takes charge and makes all group decisions.
What is meant by a democratic leadership style?
When the leader consults the group to come to an agreed decision.
What is meant by a laissez-faire leadership style?
When the leader backs away and allows the group to make their decisions.
What is meant by Required behaviour?
What the situation demands.
What is meant by actual behaviour?
What the leader decides to do in relation to the leadership style.
What is meant by preferred behaviour?
What the group wants.
What is the basis of Chelladurai’s multi-dimensional model?
The leader must use an interactionist approach to balance the required, actual, and preferred behaviour.
What is the relationship between the balance of behaviours and performance?
The better the balance, the better the level of performance.
What are the 5 factors that affect the leader’s approach?
Time, Group size, Danger level, Gender, Stages of learning.
