Business Revision cards (Miss Cope) Topic 1 Leadership styles Revision notes for topic 3 on leadership styles 4.0 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? Business Studies & EconomicsASAll boards Created by: Jake LovickCreated on: 04-10-10 16:15 Leadership Styles Leadership: A person who rules or guides or inspires others 'The leader always sets the trail for others to follow' Autocratic: Strict Discipline Giving orders to be obeyed without question "like it or lump it!" Autocratic summed up: The boss takes decisions and criticism is unwelcome 1 of 5 Leadership Styles Effective: Instructions completed accurately and quickly Less Effective: When needing fresh ideas & proactive staff Paternalistic: Employees are seen as a key asset Entrepreneur still has authority and takes decisions but takes a kindly and supportive approach to employees e.g. 'Please' and 'thankyou' 2 of 5 Leadership styles Paternalistic Summed up: The boss takes decisions and looks after his/her staff Effective: Motivates employees, and so improves performance Less Effective: Tasks not always completed in time allotted Democratic: Involves employees in making choices and strategy of business 3 of 5 Leadership Styles Good democratic leaders 'empower ' employees Democratic Summed Up: Views are sort before the boss takes responsibility Effective: Employees might produce better ideas, feel respected, valued and motivated Uneffective: Reaching decisions takes time Laissez-Faire: Involves employees in making choices 4 of 5 Leadership Styles Laissez-Faire summed up: Maximum independance/responsibility for each worker Effective: employees might produce better ideas, feel respected, valued and motivated Less effective: Reaching decisions takes time! 5 of 5
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