Flashcards on Understanding Organizational Leadership Styles

Understanding Organizational Leadership Styles for Students

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What is a potential disadvantage of allowing input from inexperienced employees in decision-making?

It could lead to decisions that are not in the best interest of the organisation.

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Leadership Styles (Negatives and Positives)

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Question: What is a potential disadvantage of allowing input from inexperienced employees in decision-making?

Answer: It could lead to decisions that are not in the best interest of the organisation.

Card 2

Question: How can waiting for employee input affect a leader's ability to decide?

Answer: The leader may not be in a position to take decisions immediately because they are waiting for input.

Card 3

Question: What negative effect can occur if a leader ignores employees' positions before deciding?

Answer: It could be demoralising to employees if a leader does not consider their position before making a decision.

Card 4

Question: What tension can arise between leaders and employees regarding strategy?

Answer: Tension can arise if there are disagreements on strategies.

Card 5

Question: How might employees react if their inputs are not considered?

Answer: Employees could become frustrated or irritated.

Card 6

Question: What organisational impact can demotivated employees have on productivity?

Answer: Productivity levels could decrease significantly because employees are demotivated.

Card 7

Question: Name one positive of the laissez-faire/free-rein leadership style.

Answer: Employees are trusted and given responsibility for decision-making in areas of their expertise.

Card 8

Question: How does laissez-faire leadership affect the need to consult the leader?

Answer: Employees don't need to consult the leader when making decisions that may benefit the organisation.

Card 9

Question: What motivational effect can laissez-faire leadership have on employees?

Answer: Motivation levels increase because the leader recognises employees' abilities and skills to make decisions.

Card 10

Question: What uncertainty under laissez-faire leadership can negatively influence morale?

Answer: Uncertainty regarding clear decision-making can influence employee morale negatively.