mr sims-topic 2; types of management and leadrship skills

Question 1

what is meant by the term leadership

Answer 1

taking the initiative to set clear objective and to motivate or guide staff towards their achievement

Question 2

what is meant by the term management

Answer 2

organising, galvanising staff to implement the strategies needed to achieve objectives

Question 3

what is meant by an autocratic leader

Answer 3

when a individual has control over all the decisions in the business, there is little input from group members group members have to follow what the leaders say

Question 4

3 advantages of autocratic leaders

Answer 4

1) can be effective in small groups where leadership is lacking
2) can be used where great deal of pressure is involved
3) manufacturing and construction work

Question 5

2 disadvantages of autocratic leaders

Answer 5

1) discourage group input- they may not like the managers decisions that are made
2) lack of morale-since autocratic don’t allow input from members, followers seem to be dissatisfied

Question 6

what is meant of democratic leaders

Answer 6

leaders allow members to participate, letting them have an input towards the final say

Question 7

what are 3 advantages of democratic leaders

Answer 7

1) solves complex issues more quickly
2) creates and encourages a creative environment
3) makes a strong connectivity between team members

Question 8

what are 3 disadvantages of democratic leadership

Answer 8

1) wastes affordable time
2) it could be time consuming
3) an element of uncertainty

Question 9

what is meant by management by objectives

Answer 9

aims to improve the performance of an organisation by defining objectives that are agreed by management and employees

Question 10

what is meant by laissez faire

Answer 10

the policy of leaving things to take in their own actions without interfering

Question 11

paternalistic leaders

Answer 11

manager is an authority figure- acts like a patriarch/matriarch treats employees as partner like extended family

Question 12

what are 3 advantages

Answer 12

1) feedback is given more frequently- improvement of morale
2) absenteeism rates decrease
3) employees is rewarded

Question 13

what are 2 disadvantages

Answer 13

1) low staff if loyal connection to management is not first established
2) dissatisfaction in employee if bad decisions are made

Question 14

internal factors that may influence management and leadership style

Answer 14

1) urgent tasks need different leadership from routine tasks such as unexpected large order coming in, may need an authoritarian leader to tell employees what to do and how to do it
2) depending on the skills of the worker: unskilled workforce = authoritarian leader or small, educated workforce = democratic leaders

Question 15

external factors that may influence management and leadership style

Answer 15

1) depending on how well the economy is going - during a recession business needs strong leadership style to guide it through difficult economic times = authoritarian or paternalistic approach leaders can be efficient in times of crisis - can clear quick commands don’t need to consult others or if economy is doing well democratic leaders are better don’t need a strong leadership approach they can take time to communicate with employees
2) increases competition requires democratic leaders - motivate workers to adapt to the change or expansion