Leadership Theories and Styles: Definitions, Differences, and Contemporary Approaches, Quizzes of Business Management and Analysis

Download Leadership Theories and Styles: Definitions, Differences, and Contemporary Approaches and more Quizzes Business Management and Analysis in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 define leadership DEFINITION 1 process of directing, controlling, motivating and inspiring staff towards realisation of organisational goals TERM 2 leadership vs management DEFINITION 2 MANAGEMENT responsibility maintaining division of tasks hierarchyregulates flow/allocation of work LEADERSHIP energizing staff, sense of direction and commitment promoting collective sense of purpose TERM 3 traditional theories of leadership DEFINITION 3 trait theory behavioural theories contingency theories TERM 4 trait theory and limitations DEFINITION 4 assumption of measurable internal characteristics unique to leadersphysicality, personality, skillslimitations no sense in teaching leadership 'leaders born not made' no research to support traits made important through social norms TERM 5 behavioural theories and limitations, styles and skills DEFINITION 5 focus on observable behaviours to identify how leaders ACTassumes leadership can be learntlimitations imply managers have outstanding skills with tasks or people styles: autocratic (ruler absolute power, poor work satisfaction, av or superior performance), democratic (most effective, high satisfaction and engagement), laissez-faire (operate on own terms, poor sat/perf)skills: technical (specialised), human (employee centred, emotional intelligence), conceptual (strategy, macro concerns)