Week3b Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is a leadership style?
A
Manner in which a leader chooses to lead and interact with followers. Behaviors, attitudes, actions
2
Q
What are the 7 leadership styles?
A
- Autocratic
- Authoritative
- Pace-setting
- Democratic
- Coaching
- Affiliative
- Laissez-faire
3
Q
Autocratic Leeaderhip Style
A
- Do as I say
- Thinks they know more than others
- Little input from others
Strengths - Crucial, quick decisions are needed
- Good with an inexperienced team
- No question about who is in control is desired
4
Q
Authoritative
A
- Visionary, follow me
- Map the way, set expectations
- Engage and energize
Strengths: - Good in climate of uncertainty
- More input from team
- Explain thier thinking more
5
Q
Pace Setting
A
- Do as I do
- Leader is driven, sets high bar
Strengths - Good for short term goals
- Good for productivity
- Good for new projects or with a new team
Weaknesses - Can be hard to keep pace
- Can lead to stress or burnout
6
Q
Democratic
A
- What do you think?
- Participative
- Share info, seek opinions of followers
Strengths - Trust, team spirit, cooperation
- Allows for creativity
- Gets people to do what you want but in their way
7
Q
Coaching
A
- Consider this
- Followers should be developed
- Unlock potential
- Open hearts and doors of followers
- Followers write their own story, are as involved as the want
8
Q
Affiliative
A
- People come first
- Supports emotional needs
- Encourage harmony, collaborate
- Facilitator role more
- Good for smoothing conflicts
Can be inefficient
9
Q
Laissez-Faire
A
- Least oversight, hands off
- To be successful with this, must monitor performance and give regular feedback
- Works with highly motivated and skilled team
10
Q
Theories vs Styles of leadership
A
Theories:
- Broad frameworks and models
- Aiming to explain or predict effectiveness
- Explains why certain leaders succeed
Styles:
- Approach leader uses to ineract
- Practical, focused on actions
- Explains how a leader acts
- Tries to describe
