D072 Unit 6 Module 2
Which level of leadership style should be used to manage a highly competent and committed team?
Delegating
Participative Leadership Style situations
When employees have high abilities When employees have high intrinsic motivation When the decision is relevant to employees When the decisions impact a large number of people
Laissez-Faire Leadership Style situations
When employees have high abilities When in creative fields in which the team values its freedom When employees have high achievement motivation
Autocratic Leadership style situations
When employees have high role ambiguity When employees have low abilities When employees have low intrinsic motivation When there is little time for group decision-making
Democratic leaders gather __ to make decisions
data
Inspirational Motivation
A leader inspires a passionate vision among subordinates or the organization itself.
Outcomes of Autocratic leadership
High productivity but hampers creativity;works short term but creates tension as a long-term approach
Participating
Leaders work with team members to make decisions together. They support and encourage them and are more participatory.
Four Levels of Follower Maturity
Level M1, M2, M3, M4
Participative Leadership Style Outcomes
Lower productivity than those under autocratic leadership, but higher levels of work quality and satisfaction; can be inefficient if roles are unclear or there are communication failures; can also lead to poor results if the group is not skilled in the area in which they are making decisions
Telling
a directive and authoritative approach. The leader makes decisions and tells employees what to do.
Task-Oriented Style Leadership
focus on the technical or task aspects of the job. employees know what is expected of them and have the tools needed to do their job.
Individualized Consideration
A leader takes the time to learn about the talents of each individual and puts them to good use.
Laissez-Faire Leadership Style characteristics
Delegating; leader delegates decisions to the group and is very hands-off. The leader's role is to provide the team with required tools and resources but otherwise empower and support the group's decisions.
Autocratic Leadership Style Characteristics
Telling; leader closely directs and supervises. They make decisions and determine policies without meaningful input from the rest of the team. The leader's role is to ensure subordinates know what is needed and expected of them in order to complete their work.
Delegating
The leader assigns decision-making responsibility to team members but oversees their work.
Modern organizations look for managers who can
develop positive relationships with subordinates and motivate employees to focus on the interests of the organization
Autocratic leadership is less effective when
employees have high levels of ability; telling them what to do may create a low-empowerment environment - impair their motivation, regardless of extrinsic rewards
Employees working under a laissez-faire leadership can expect to
experience significant freedom, control, and decision-making power
Laissez-Faire Leadership qualities
hands-off approach, noninterference, fewer meetings, less directive, more autonomy; they hire people, establish milestones, and provide resources
Level M4
high competence and high commitment and confidence.
Level M3
high competence, but low commitment and confidence.
Advantages of Autocratic Leadership
high efficiency (best for high pressured/ time sensitive moments), provides clear direction
Advantages of Democratic Leadership
high employee performance, high job satisfaction and high motivation, performance improvement
Autocratic leaders establish a __ power distance
high power distance; the separation between the leader and everyone else is very clear
Disadvantages of Democratic Leadership
high time investment (not useful for high pressured situations/ crises needing an immediate decision), doesn't reflect everyone's ideas (some followers can feel frustrated if their pov is not used)
Laissez-Faire Leadership works best when employees are..
highly educated, skilled, or self-motivated (think staff of physicians, experts, etc)
Laissez-Faire leadership best suits
highly skilled professionals and creative or innovative employees
Four Main categories of tools transformational leaders use
idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration
laisse-faire leadership
the manager delegates the tasks to the followers while providing little or no direction; subordinates are given a free hand in deciding their own policies and methods
Corporate Culture
the shared experiences, stories, beliefs, and norms that characterize an organization
Two contrasting leadership styles
transactional leadership and transformational leadership.
___ leadership has proven to be most effective
transformational (team building and information sharing are important and projects are often collaborative in nature.
Laissez-Faire leadership is typically...
transformational in nature as the leader makes room for employee innovation and problem-solving;ultimately leads them to care about their work and drives them toward a shared vision.
Autocratic leaders provide..
specific directions and lead by clarifying role expectations, setting schedules, and making sure that subordinates know what to do on a given work day.
Four Main Leadership Approaches (situational theories of leadership)
telling, selling, participating, delegating
Idealized Influence
A leader models behaviors and attitudes that subordinates choose to emulate.
Intellectual Stimulation
A leader recognizes the intellect of subordinates and empowers them to contribute toward the success or vision of the organization.
Selling
Leaders are still the decision-makers, but they communicate and work to persuade employees rather than simply direct them.
Laissez-Faire Leadership Style outcomes
Only works in circumstances in which employees are independent, highly skilled, and motivated or else teams perform poorly, make many demands of their leader, and show little inclination toward cooperation
Participative Leadership Style characteristics
Selling or Participating; leader engages team members in decision-making processes but ultimately retains the final say. The leader promotes relationship building and makes subordinates feel that they matter and are part of a team.
Two main styles of leadership
task-oriented management style or people-centered style
Participative Leadership (democratic leadership)
a leadership style in which the leader consults employees for their suggestions and input before making decisions; can help employees feel more invested in decisions
Leadership style
a manner or approach of providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating people
Which leadership style uses delegation?
laissez-faire
transactional leadership
leadership based on an exchange process in which followers are rewarded for good performance and punished for poor performance
Autocratic leadership
leadership style that involves making managerial decisions without consulting others; effective for quick decision-making but generally not successful in fostering employee engagement or maintaining worker satisfaction.
Level M1
low competence and low commitment.
Level M2
low competence, but high commitment.
Disadvantages of Autocratic Leadership
low morale (they sacrifice the morale of their followers) which leaders to high turnover, inconsistent performance (employees may not feel as invested; they may work hard when boss is in the room but don't when boss is gone;may resist controlling boss w/ underperformance); stifles innovation
Democratic leaders establish a __ power distance
low power distance; they trust their followers, they want to connect with their subordinates and want everyone to communicate openly and freely
Key criticism of laissez-faire leadership
low productivity; productivity usually suffers under laissez-faire leaders (esp when employees lack experience, skill or motivation)
People-Oriented Style Leadership
more concerned with workplace relationships. The leader emphasizes interpersonal relations and employee cooperation.
Which leadership style is well-suited when an organization enters a transitional period and management needs to guide employees through the change?
participative
Situational Theories of Leadership
the effectiveness of a particular style of leader behavior depends on the situation
Participative leaders usually employ a form of _leadership, as employees feel trusted and thus intrinsically motivated toward shared goals.
transformational leadership
transformational leadership
transforms employees to pursue organizational goals over self-interests
A participative approach can be useful in hard times because it can
uncover people with invaluable experience, advice, and solutions
Participative leadership is effective when
when an organization enters a transitional period in which leadership needs to guide the workplace through the change