Unit 7 Lesson 4: Leading and Following

Question 1

leadership

Answer 1

the ablility to motivate people to act toward a goal

Question 2

Laissez-faire leadership

Answer 2

Laissez-faire leadership has followers making most of the decisions, with the leader only intervening when problems arise. This relatively inactive style of leadership is also sometimes referred to as permissive or non-directive leadership. This style works well with mature group members who can achieve results in a self-directed, autonomous manner.

Question 2

Democratic leadership

Answer 2

Democratic leadership, also called participatory leadership, involves members of the team having a say in the decision-making process. Leaders who use this style will often guide rather than control the group. Democratic leadership fosters motivation and creativity, though it requires flexibility to implement. Though more time-consuming than some types of leadership, the output of groups who are democratically led is of high quality.

Question 2

Authoritarian leadership

Answer 2

Authoritarian leadership entails giving orders, making the decisions, and taking most of the responsibility for the outcomes. This style of leadership is also called autocratic, controlling, or directive. Authoritarian leaders may be kind or punitive. For a group that needs a lot of direction, authoritarian leadership is an efficient way to run a group.

Question 3

transformational leadership

Answer 3

transformational leadership, focuses on inspiring people to have a sense of mission that transcends relationships and financial rewards. Transformational leadership is characterized by a support environment, leaders who listen, and workers who are motivated to work hard towards the vision of the group. With workers who care about the health of their patients, transformational leadership can work very well to help build a cohesive and motivated team.

Question 3

Leadership requires excellent interpersonal skills

Answer 3

the ability to interact positively and work effectively with others

Question 4

Transactional leadership

Answer 4

Transactional leadership is a theory that assumes people work best within a strong chain of command and are motivated primarily by reward and punishment. This type of leadership requires very clear structures, so workers understand clearly what is expected of them.

Question 5

emotional intelligence

Answer 5

awareness of and control over one’s emotions

Question 6

positive reinforcement

Answer 6

Positive reinforcement is adding a reward, or a reinforcing stimulus, to encourage desired behavior.