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Managing People

Leadership

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Overview

How leadership differs from management, and the autocratic, paternalistic, democratic and laissez-faire styles with the circumstances each suits.

What you need to know

Answer each one before you reveal it.

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Process

How does leadership differ from management, and what is autocratic leadership?

Evaluation

What is paternalistic leadership, and what does autocratic leadership cost?

Evaluation

When does a laissez-faire style work, and what limits a democratic one?

Key term

What problems can arise from laissez-faire leadership?

Questions from this subtopic

Each one with the model answer underneath.

  1. 1

    What is the primary focus of management in an organisation?

    Model answer

    Planning, organising, and controlling resources to achieve objectives.

  2. 2

    What is the primary focus of leadership in an organisation?

    Model answer

    Inspiring, motivating, and influencing people towards a vision.

  3. 3

    How do managers and leaders differ in their approach to stability and change?

    Model answer

    Managers tend to maintain stability and ensure efficiency, whereas leaders drive change and innovation.

  4. 4

    What is autocratic leadership?

    Model answer

    A leadership style where the leader makes all decisions without consulting employees.

  5. 5

    State one advantage of autocratic leadership.

    Model answer

    It enables quick decision-making.

  6. 6

    What are the potential drawbacks of autocratic leadership for employees?

    Model answer

    It can reduce employee motivation and creativity.

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