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What is the definition of leadership?
The art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal.
Which statement best describes the difference between management and leadership?
Leadership only occurs with someone in a formal position of authority.
False
What are the different leadership styles mentioned?
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What is a characteristic of autocratic leadership?
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In a democratic leadership style, decisions are made by:
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What does the free-rein leadership style entail?
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According to Trait Theory, successful leaders possess:
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Match the following leadership styles with their characteristics:
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What is 'Fiedler's contingency model' associated with?
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Study Notes
Leadership
- Leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal.
- It is the process of encouraging and helping others to work enthusiastically towards objectives.
- Leadership involves creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen.
- A leader has qualities or characteristics that influence others to achieve a shared goal.
Leadership vs. Management
- Management is a process of planning, while leadership is the process of influencing for the purpose of achieving shared goals.
- John Kotter distinguishes between leaders, who transform potential into reality, and managers, who plan and budget.
Leadership Styles
Autocratic or Authoritarian Style
- Under autocratic leadership, all decision-making powers are centralized in the leader.
- The leader does not entertain suggestions or initiatives from subordinates.
- Autocratic management can be successful due to strong motivation and quick decision-making.
- However, it creates a high degree of dependency on the leader.
Participative or Democratic Style
- Democratic leadership favours decision-making by the group.
- The leader wins cooperation and motivates group members effectively and positively.
- Decisions are made through consultation with group members and participation.
Laissez-Faire or Free-Rein Style
- A free-rein leader does not lead, but leaves the group entirely to itself.
- Subordinates are given maximum freedom to decide their own policies and methods.
- This style relies on good teamwork and can be lacking in overall direction.
Entrepreneurship Leadership Style
- Characterized by a strong interest in dealing with customers rather than employees.
- A strong dislike for bureaucratic rules and regulations.
- Anxiety to consolidate business gains as quickly as possible.
Theories of Leadership
Trait Theory
- Focuses on individual characteristics of successful leaders.
- Leaders possess traits that make them distinct from followers.
- Ralph Stogdill identified traits such as a strong desire for accomplishment, creativity, intelligence, initiative, and high tolerance.
Behavioural Theory
- Main focus is on the behaviours of actual leaders.
- Determines how various kinds of specific leaders' behaviour affect the performance and satisfaction of followers.
Managerial Grid
- Developed by Blake and Mouton.
- Concerned with the style of leadership and managerial grid.
- Measures concern for production and people.
Contingency Theory
- Behaviour of a leader depends upon the characteristic of the situation.
- Implies under what conditions will employee-oriented leadership be effective, and under what conditions production-oriented leadership will be effective.
- Most popular theories include Fiedler's contingency model, Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership theory.
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This quiz covers the principles and practices of leadership in a clinical setting, including motivating teams and achieving common goals.
