Refined 006 - leading Flashcards
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What is the Leading function in management?
Leading is motivating and influencing people to work toward organisational goals.
Example: A manager boosting team morale and guiding staff through a big project launch.
Why is leading important?
It inspires enthusiasm and commitment, aligning efforts with the organisation’s goals.
Example: A school principal energising staff to implement a new teaching strategy.
Distinguish between leadership and management.
Management ensures tasks are done efficiently; leadership focuses on motivating people to exceed expectations.
Example: A manager enforces schedules, while a leader motivates staff to innovate.
What are the 3 classical leadership styles?
Autocratic, Democratic (Participative), and Laissez-Faire.
Example: Autocratic – emergency decisions; Democratic – team strategy session; Laissez-Faire – independent creative team.
What is Transformational Leadership?
Inspires followers through vision, values, and motivation to achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Example: Mundanara Bayles leading The BlackCard with cultural authenticity.
What is Transactional Leadership?
Focuses on structure, rules, and performance-based rewards/punishments.
Example: A sales manager offering bonuses for reaching targets.
What is Servant Leadership?
Puts others’ growth and needs first, supporting team development.
Example: A team lead who prioritises coaching junior staff over self-promotion.
What is Authentic Leadership?
Leads with transparency, integrity, and consistency with personal values.
Example: A founder admitting mistakes and realigning with the company’s mission.
What is Inclusive Leadership?
Creates a workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and involved.
Example: A project manager ensuring input from all team members across backgrounds.
What is Charismatic Leadership?
Uses strong communication and personal charm to inspire followers.
Example: A CEO rallying support for a bold new vision.
What is Fiedler’s Contingency Theory?
Leadership effectiveness depends on the match between style and situation.
Example: A task-focused leader thriving in high-control settings with clear goals.
What are the two leadership behaviours in Behavioural Theory?
Task-oriented and People-oriented.
Example: Task – giving detailed instructions; People – checking on employee wellbeing.
What is Expert Power?
Power from specialised knowledge or skills.
Example: An IT lead trusted for cybersecurity decisions.
What is Referent Power?
Power from personal traits like charisma or respect.
Example: A respected coach influencing players through trust.
What is Coercive Power?
Power based on the ability to punish.
Example: A manager threatening demotion for non-compliance.
What is Reward Power?
Power from giving financial or other incentives.
Example: Offering bonuses or promotions.
What is Legitimate Power?
Authority that comes from a formal position.
Example: A department head enforcing university policy.
What is Distributed Leadership?
Leadership is shared across multiple people or teams.
Example: Multiple team leads collaborating to run a campaign.
What is Adaptive Leadership?
Encourages flexibility and learning in response to change.
Example: A leader guiding their team through a tech platform shift.
What are key traits of effective followers?
Honesty, Competence, Dependability, Cooperation, Loyalty.
Example: A team member who delivers quality work and supports the team.
