unit 6 aim b

• What is autocratic leadership focused on?


  The leader
• Who is an example of an autocratic leader?


  Martha Stewart
• What are the advantages of autocratic leadership?

  • Fast decision-making
  • Improves performance in certain situations
  • Less stress in certain circumstances
• What are the disadvantages of autocratic leadership?


  • Frustrating for team members
  • Creates fear and frustration
  • Can paralyze the organization
  • New opportunities may be missed
  • Communication breakdown
• When should autocratic leadership be used?


  When quick decisions are needed
• What is a situation where autocratic leadership is beneficial?


  When close supervision is needed
• What is democratic leadership focused on?


  The team with shared decision-making
• Who are examples of democratic leaders?

  Larry Page and John F. Kennedy
• What are the advantages of democratic leadership?


  • Decreased risk of catastrophic failure
  • Good working environment
  • High performance teams
• What are the disadvantages of democratic leadership?


  • Slow decision-making
  • Over-dependence on the team
  • Collaboration burden
• When should democratic leadership be used?

  When subordinates are experts
• What is a situation where democratic leadership is beneficial?

  When it's necessary to create ownership
• What is transformational leadership characterized by?


  Modeling behavior, setting clear goals, and offering support
• Who are examples of transformational leaders?

  Peter Drucker and Barack Obama
• What are the advantages of transformational leadership?


  • Balanced goals
  • Trust among team members
  • Vision-focused communication
• What are the disadvantages of transformational leadership?


  • Can be ineffective in the beginning
  • Not detail-oriented
• When should transformational leadership be used?


  When a long-term inspiring vision is needed
• What is a situation where transformational leadership is beneficial?


  When the right to lead has been earned
• What is laissez-faire leadership characterized by?


  The leader allows the team to self-direct
• Who is an example of a laissez-faire leader?

  Warren Buffett
• What are the advantages of laissez-faire leadership?


  • Creates personal responsibility
  • Supports fast course corrections
  • Supports higher retention
• What are the disadvantages of laissez-faire leadership?

  • Lack of accountability
  • Higher stress levels
  • Missed deadlines
• When should laissez-faire leadership be used?


  When working with creative experts
• What is a situation where laissez-faire leadership is beneficial?


  When team members are proven
• What is the definition of setting objectives in management and leadership?

  • Defining clear, measurable, and time-bound goals
  • Boosts clarity and focus, increasing productivity
• What management style might use setting objectives?

  Transactional Leadership
• What is motivating in the context of management and leadership?


  • Inspiring employees to achieve their best
  • Recognizing and addressing their needs and aspirations
• Which leadership styles might use motivating?

  Transformational Leadership
• What is decision making in management and leadership?

  • Choosing between alternative actions to guide the business
  • Quick, effective decisions improve business outcomes
• Which leadership styles might use decision making?

  Autocratic Leadership
• What is team building in management and leadership?


  • Creating a cohesive and high-performing team
  • Promotes innovation and unity
• Which leadership styles might use team building?

  Transformational Leadership
• What does leading by example mean in management and leadership?


  • Demonstrating desired behavior for the team to emulate
  • Builds trust and sets high standards
• Which leadership styles might use leading by example?


  Servant Leadership
• What is consulting in the context of management and leadership?


  • Seeking input and advice from team members
  • Encourages engagement and innovation
• Which leadership styles might use consulting?

  Democratic Leadership
• What is problem solving in management and leadership?


  • Identifying issues and finding effective solutions
  • Enhances business adaptability and employee trust
• Which leadership styles might use problem solving?

  Transformational Leadership
• What does valuing and supporting others mean in management and leadership?


  • Recognizing and helping employees grow
  • Creates loyalty and improves retention
• Which leadership styles might use valuing and supporting others?

  Servant Leadership