Unit 9 Flashcards
(18 cards)
Define the concept of leadership.
The process of influencing the activities of an individual or group to achieve an objective in a given situation.
Identify and list the qualities of a good leader. (3 categories) Unit 9, page 8. (According to EQ)
Self-awareness - self-esteem
Self-management - Self-control
Social awareness - empathy
Social skills - Conflict resolution, collaboration
Identify and list the responsibilities of a leader. (3 categories) Unit 9, page 8.
Interpersonal responsibilities - Leader role
Informational functions - Spokesperson role
Decision-making roles - Negotiator role
Differentiate between successful and unsuccessful leadership.
Balancing tasks and relationships.
Seeking opportunities and experiences.
Developing intrapersonal relations.
Describe the 3 approaches to individual models of leadership.
Trait-based approach - Physical traits (height, weight), social traits (trust, status), personality traits (confidence), intellectual traits (wisdom)
Behaviour-based approach - how behaviour is linked with leadership effectiveness.
Situational-based approach (Contingency theory)
Describe the approaches to group models of leadership.
Executive teams - high-level individuals who conduct leadership actions to manage the organisation.
Virtual teams - no time and geographic limitations.
Self-managed teams - individuals collaborate without a leader to plan and coordinate the work.
Cross-functional teams - employees from many divisions brought together to perform unique duties.
Functional teams - a small group of employees from a department run by a functional manager.
List the principles that should be followed to increase the performance of cross-functional teams.
Make sure the team is the appropriate size
Make team building & skills development
Implement performance measures & reward systems
List the 4 primary leadership actions to manage the organisation properly.
Governance
Developing strategy
SCT’s
Creating a high-performance operating environment
Describe the 5 approaches to organisational models of leadership.
Transaction-based approach - leaders make deals with their followers.
Transformational-based approach - motivates leaders and followers.
Charismatic-based approach - makes people weak and inspires personal allegiance.
Managerial-based approach - lets the management analyse and fix the organisational state.
Strategic-based approach - Ability to think strategically and work with others to initiate change.
Discuss self-leadership.
Self-leadership is the ability to self-direct, self-influence, and successfully respond to environmental changes.
Discuss the importance of self-leadership strategies to the workplace.
Strategies: Natural reward strategies, Constructive thought patterns
Self-leadership is important to improve oneself, to help one lead in the absence of leadership to motivate others.
Discuss the different activities required for a human resource leader.
Anticipating changes
Initiating action
Generating confidence
Evaluating results
Describe the systematic approach and steps to leadership in human resource managers.
Unit 9, page 32.
Describe the role of the line manager and the importance of line managers within an organisation.
Line managers manage and lead employees.
Line managers execute core business objectives.
Line managers determine the performance standards.
Explain the concept of management and provide a definition.
A manager coordinates and supervises the work of others to achieve organisational goals.
Identify the different functions, roles and skills required by managers.
Management functions - POLC
Management roles - decision roles, interpersonal roles
Management skills - technical, conceptual, and communication skills
Discuss the guidelines and challenges involved in managing
remote teams.
Guidelines:
Set boundaries
Embrace diversity
Offer support when needed
Challenges:
Failure to create timetables
Failure to respect people’s time
Failure to define responsibilities
Distinguish between leadership and management.
Management deals with controlling, supervising, coping and adapting to circumstances.
Leadership deals with motivation, inspiration, influence and change.
