leading

Question 1

leading

Answer 1

management skill that encourages people to work towards a specific goal

Question 2

autocratic leadership

Answer 2

manager makes all the decisions without input from employees
manager does not trust employees and uses threats of punishment to motivate staff
1 leader who makes all the decisions and who orders subordinates to follow instructions

Question 3

features of autocratic leadership

Answer 3

Authority
decision making
trust
motivation

Question 4

advantages of autocratic leadership

Answer 4

Quick decision making- autocratic leader does not consult with others when making decisions so they can be made quicker . Therefore the business does not miss out on opportunities in the market

quick task completion- autocratic leaders give orders to employees to ensure tasks are completed quickly and deadlines are not missed

Improved productivity- employees work hard as they know they are being supervised. This can improve productivity in the workplace

Question 5

disadvantages of autocratic leadership

Answer 5

management stress- autocratic leaders make all decisions by themselves and do not delegate tasks to others. This can lead to management stress and burnout

Staff motivation- Motivation levels are low as staff feel undervalued they follow orders and jobs are not delegated to them. This can lead to high absenteeism and staff turnover

Industrial action- Employees may feel undervalued which damages the relationship between management and employees. This can lead to increased industrial action