Leadership styles

• What is autocratic leadership?

  A style where the manager decides alone
• How does an autocratic leader make decisions?

  They make all decisions without team input
• What is a key characteristic of autocratic leadership?

  Centralized control
• How might an autocratic leader operate in a sports team setting?

  • Coach decides all strategies
  • Provides clear instructions
  • Limits players' autonomy
• What do autocratic leaders focus on?

  Strict rules and procedures
• How does centralized control affect decision-making in autocratic leadership?

  The manager makes all decisions alone
• What do strict rules and procedures ensure in autocratic leadership?

  Order and efficiency
• What is a benefit of autocratic leadership regarding instructions?

  It provides clear instructions
• When would the Democratic leadership style be used?

  When in need of innovation or process improvements
• What is the Transactional leadership style?

  • Tactical leadership using set expectation and exchanges.
  • Workplaces that need structure & defined expectations.
• What is the Autocratic leadership style?

  • Centralized decisions, subordinates should do as they are told.
  • Situations that require quick decisions like emergencies.
• What is a potential drawback of autocratic leadership for employees?

  It can limit employee autonomy
• How can the concept of autocratic leadership be illustrated in a school setting?

  • A principal sets regulations
  • No student input is allowed
  • Maintains discipline
  • Restricts student voice
• What are the key characteristics of the Transformational leadership style?

  • Encouraging, motivating, and inspiring leaders.
  • When in need of high engagement during changes and growth.
• What is the Laissez-faire leadership style?

  Freedom & macro-management of responsibilities
• When would the Servant leadership style be used?

  • Leadership that prioritizes growth & wellbeing.
  • Highly dynamic workplaces with efficient processes & people.
• What is the key characteristic of the Laissez-faire leadership style?

  Freedom & macro-management of responsibilities
• How does autocratic leadership function during a crisis in a hospital?

  • Surgeon makes rapid, independent decisions
  • Ensures quick response to emergencies
  • Directs team without seeking input
• How does the Transactional leadership style differ from the Transformational leadership style?

  Transactional uses set expectation and exchanges, while Transformational is encouraging, motivating, and inspiring
• What is the nature of autocratic leadership?

  Command-and-control
• How does the decision-making process of a surgeon during a crisis exemplify autocratic leadership?

  The surgeon makes rapid, independent decisions
• In what situations is autocratic leadership particularly effective?

  Emergency situations
• How does paternalistic leadership differ from autocratic leadership?

  Paternalistic seeks support, autocratic demands compliance
• What is paternalistic leadership?

  Manager acts like a parent to employees
• What type of communication is typical in paternalistic leadership?

  One-way communication from manager to team
• In what type of business might you find paternalistic leadership?

  Family business prioritizing employee well-being
• What are the characteristics of paternalistic leadership?

  • Centralized decisions by the manager
  • Protective and benevolent attitude
  • One-way communication from manager to team
• How does a paternalistic leader behave towards their team?

  They act like a parent, guiding and controlling
• What is paternalistic leadership compared to?

  It is compared to autocratic leadership
• What attitude characterizes paternalistic leadership?

  Protective and benevolent attitude
• What are the main characteristics of paternalistic leadership?

  • Centralized decisions by the manager
  • Protective attitude towards team well-being
  • One-way communication from manager to employees
• What is the protective attitude of a paternalistic leader focused on?

  It focuses on supporting team well-being
• In what way does a paternalistic leader make decisions?

  They make all major decisions alone
• How might a small business owner exemplify paternalistic leadership?

  By setting job roles and prioritizing welfare
• How does communication flow in paternalistic leadership?

  Information flows from manager to employees
• What is a key goal of paternalistic leadership?

  To provide support and guidance to employees
• In which type of businesses does paternalistic leadership excel?

  Family-owned businesses
• What is the definition of democratic leadership?

  Sharing decisions with the team
• How does a paternalistic leader make decisions regarding pay raises?

  By considering employees' well-being
• How does a democratic leader encourage team involvement?

  By promoting collaboration and participation