Flashcards on Understanding Leadership Styles and Theories
Understanding Leadership Styles and Theories for Students
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Leadership Style
19 cards
Card 1
Question: What conditions make the democratic leadership style appropriate to use?
Answer: When group members are skilled/experienced and eager to share ideas; the leader lacks all information and employees have valuable input; decisions nee
Card 2
Question: Why is democratic leadership useful when making complex decisions?
Answer: Because authority and input are shared with specialists and skilled workers, allowing multiple perspectives to inform complex decisions.
Card 3
Question: How does democratic leadership affect employee motivation?
Answer: Authority is delegated and employees participate in decision-making, which empowers them and can motivate and inspire higher productivity.
Card 4
Question: What impact does democratic leadership have on communication within a group?
Answer: It promotes clear, two-way communication, which helps ensure group commitment to final decisions.
Card 5
Question: How can democratic leadership drive innovation and improved performance?
Answer: By encouraging staff to provide a variety of ideas, inputs, feedback, and viewpoints that can lead to innovation, improved production methods, and inc
Card 6
Question: In what way does the democratic style show a leader's attitude toward their own abilities?
Answer: The leader knows their limitations to make decisions and is open to new ideas and innovative thinking.
Card 7
Question: What is one main characteristic of the autocratic leadership style regarding decision-making?
Answer: The leader takes all decisions alone without involving employees.
Card 8
Question: When is autocratic leadership useful in an organisation?
Answer: In crises or urgent situations that require immediate action (e.g., emergencies, tight deadlines).
Card 9
Question: Give two situations where an autocratic leader should be used.
Answer: When the leader has all necessary information and doesn't need employee input; when inexperienced/new employees need clear direction.
Card 10
Question: List three advantages of autocratic leadership for a business.
Answer: Quick decisions without consultation; clear, top-down communication so tasks are well defined; strong leadership gives new employees confidence and cl