LEADERS

• What are the essential characteristics of a good leader?

  • Honesty
  • Flexibility
  • Focus
  • Worthiness
  • Ability to make intelligent decisions
• What are the three main leadership styles discussed?

  1. Autocratic
  2. Democratic
  3. Laissez-faire
• What is the autocratic leadership style focused on?

  Leader-centered decision-making
• How are decisions made in autocratic leadership?

  Decisions are made by the leader only
• Which countries are examples of autocratic leadership?

  North Korea, China, Cuba
• What is one advantage of autocratic leadership?

  Fast decision-making in crises
• What is a disadvantage of autocratic leadership?

  Frustration among subordinates
• How does autocratic leadership improve performance?

  By ensuring accountability under supervision
• How can autocratic leadership lead to resentment?

  Through constant criticism without praise
• What can happen if only one person makes decisions in an organization?

  It can paralyze the organization
• What is a risk of autocratic leadership regarding new opportunities?

  Opportunities may be missed
• How does communication typically flow in autocratic leadership?

  One-way from leader to subordinates
• What is the democratic leadership style also known as?

  Participative leadership style
• How is decision-making characterized in democratic leadership?

  Shared across the team
• What is a key takeaway from the democratic leadership style?

  Decision-making involves team input
• What is one advantage of democratic leadership?

  Decreased risk of catastrophic failure
• How does democratic leadership affect job satisfaction?

  It increases engagement and empowerment
• What can high-performance teams lead to in a democratic leadership style?

  Greater productivity
• What is a disadvantage of democratic leadership?

  Slower decision-making process
• How can slow decision-making in democratic leadership affect organizations?

  It can cause competitors to outpace them
• What is a disadvantage of democratic leadership styles in decision-making?

  It can slow down the decision-making process
• How can involving subordinates in decision-making be problematic for organizations?

  It may hinder urgent turnaround needs
• What can happen if a leader must consult their team for every decision?

  Competitors may outpace the organization
• What is a potential burden of collaborative leadership?

  Leaders may feel overwhelmed by coordination
• What is a risk of over-dependence on a team in democratic leadership?

  It can lead to drifting from strategic goals
• What is a characteristic of transformational leadership?

  Models expected behavior and sets clear goals
• How do transformational leaders create a culture of no blame?

  They focus on solving problems, not assigning blame
• Who is an example of a transformational leader?

  Barack Obama
• What is a disadvantage of transformational leadership at the beginning?

  It may be ineffective due to lack of trust
• What does the laissez-faire leadership style allow subordinates to do?

  Self-direct their work and decision-making
• What is a key characteristic of the laissez-faire leadership style?

  It is also known as hands-off leadership
• What is a potential advantage of laissez-faire leadership?

  Encourages personal responsibility among team members
• What can happen if subordinates feel unsupported in a laissez-faire environment?

  They may experience high levels of stress
• What is a disadvantage of the laissez-faire leadership style?

  It can lead to missed deadlines
• What are the major leadership styles discussed?

  • Democratic leadership
  • Transformational leadership
  • Laissez-faire leadership
  • Charismatic leadership
  • Bureaucratic leadership
• What are the qualities of a good leader?

  • Strategic thinking and planning
  • Creativity and imagination
  • Decisiveness
  • Hard work and perseverance
  • Good communication skills
  • Willingness to learn and listen
  • Integrity
  • Fierceness
• What is a characteristic of bureaucratic leadership?

  It follows strict rules and procedures
• What is a disadvantage of bureaucratic leadership?

  It can create a mundane work environment
• What is a potential issue with bureaucratic leadership?

  It involves excessive red tape for decisions