Leadership In Sport

Question 1

what are good characteristics of a leader

Answer 1

Good communication
Adaptable
experienced
knowledgeable
empathetic

Question 2

What is an emergent leader

Answer 2

a leader within the group, emerged from the group

Question 3

what are benifits of an emergent leader

Answer 3

knows the dynamics of the team
readily accepted
understands the players

Question 4

What are disadvantages of the emergent leader

Answer 4

lacks objectivity
biased due to friendships

Question 5

What is a prescribed leader

Answer 5

a leader appointed from outside the group

Question 6

What are the benifits of an appointed leader

Answer 6

more creative
more authorative, no bias

Question 7

what is the disadvantavge of an apointed leader

Answer 7

not familiar with team culture

Question 8

What is an autocratic leader

Answer 8

task orientated
, dictatorial,
TASK ORIENTADED

Question 9

What are the benifts of an autocratic leader

Answer 9

Good for begineers and groups
good for complex and dangerous skills
needs less time

Question 10

What is a democratic leader

Answer 10

Values insight
intrested in individuals
PERSON ORIENTATED

Question 11

what is the advantages of a democratic leader

Answer 11

good for individuals and small groups
safe or simple skills
good with experts

Question 12

What is a ‘laissez-faire’ leader

Answer 12

Make few descions
group members make most the descions
EMPOWERING

Question 13

what are the benifits of a ‘laissez-faire’ leader

Answer 13

develops creativity
good for elite perfofrmers
good for completing assessments

Question 14

What does Chelladurai’s Multidimensional Model of Leadership propose?

Answer 14

Optimal performance and satisfaction in teams occur when the leader’s behaviours are congruent with the situation and the needs of group members.

Question 15

What are the three states identified in Chelladurai’s model?

Answer 15

• Required behaviour
• Preferred behaviour
• Actual behaviour

Question 16

Define required behaviour in the context of Chelladurai’s model.

Answer 16

What the situation needs.

Question 17

Define preferred behaviour in the context of Chelladurai’s model.

Answer 17

What the athletes would like.

Question 18

Define actual behaviour in the context of Chelladurai’s model.

Answer 18

What the leader does.

Question 19

What is the relationship between congruity and team performance in Chelladurai’s model?

Answer 19

The greater the congruity amongst required, preferred, and actual behaviour, the better the satisfaction and performance of team members.

Question 20

What are antecedents in a sporting context?

Answer 20

Factors relating to the context of a given sporting situation or environment.

Question 21

What are situational characteristics?

Answer 21

Factors that define the context

Question 22

What are leader characteristics?

Answer 22

Preferred/default characteristics and qualities of a leader, which may influence their leadership styles/skills/experiences/personality

Question 23

What are member characteristics?

Answer 23

Characteristics or qualities of the group, including factors such as gender, skill level, and age

Question 24

What is the ‘Great Man’ approach in leadership theory?

Answer 24

‘Great Man’ approach is a ‘trait’ theory that argues for nature; leaders are born with an innate set of characteristics that enable them to become effective leaders.

This theory emphasizes inherent traits rather than learned behaviors.

Question 25

What does the social learning theory of leadership suggest?

Answer 25

Individuals learn leadership behaviors primarily through observing and imitating others, particularly role models, within their environment. ## Footnote This theory highlights the importance of social context in developing leadership skills.

Question 26

What is the interactionist approach in leadership theory?

Answer 26

The interactionist approach combines the trait and social learning theories. ## Footnote It suggests that both inherent traits and learned behaviors contribute to effective leadership.