Leadership Concepts and Theories

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Define leadership?

Back

Behavioural process of influencing individuals and groups towards set goals.

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Two types of leader?

Back

Emergent and prescribed.

Front

Explain what is meant by an emergent leader?

Back

They achieve leadership status by gaining respect of group (showcase qualities)

Front

Explain what is meant by a prescribed leader?

Back

A leader that is appointed by someone of authority.

Front

Which type is most effective?

Back

Emergent as they already have the respect of the group.

Front

Two styles of leadership?

Back

Autocratic and democratic.

Front

Explain the autocratic style of leadership?

Back

Dictate, no input from group. Rarely gets involved on a personal level with group.

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Explain the democratic style of leadership?

Back

Make decisions with input from group members. Like to develop relationships with group.

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Which one is more desirable?

Back

Depends on the 'favourableness' of the situation.

Autocratic is best for really bad/good situations.

Democratic in-between (neither really good or bad).

Front

Theory of leadership?

Back

Multidimensional model of leadership.