leadership styles

Question 1

what is self leadership

Answer 1

the practice of intentionally influencing your thinking, feeling and behaviours to achieve your objectives.

Question 2

what are the different leadership styles

Answer 2

autocratic, democratic, laissez faire, transformational

Question 3

what is autocratic leadership

Answer 3

strict and militant. trask orientated and command group to follow orders. for example, Hitler. characteristics include
- directive (reduces individual creativity)
- does not involve members in decision making (minimises performance)
- maintains leadership at all times (low job satisfaction)
- demanding/impatient (conflict in the workplace)

Question 4

what is democratic leadership

Answer 4

works with fellow group members to reach goals. group members have a voice and input into decision making. for example, steve jobs. characteristics include:
- willing to share leadership role (builds trust and mutual respect)
- involves group members (teamwork)
- consults group members (less conflict)
- considered all people equally (members feel valued)

Question 5

what is laissez faire

Answer 5

relaxed and laid back. limited control. group members must be highly motivated to complete task or reach goal. characteristics include:
- avoids making decisions (members not motivated)
- allows members to decide (groups more likely to break)
- not task oriented (low productivity)
- fails to recognise worth of members (lack of group cohesion)

Question 6

what is transformational leadership

Answer 6

compassionate and motivated. inspires growth. members will look up to leader and want to keep happy. for example, sporting coaches. characteristics include:
- inspirational (encourages higher levels of achievement)
- communicates vision (increased productivity)
- encourages rethinking (effective and satisfying to work)
- praises members for effort (high self esteem and self worth)