LEADERSHIP STYLES
• Meaning of leadership• Styles
Meaning
• Leadership : “the relationship in which one person ,or a leader, influences others to work together willingly on related tasks to attain that which leader desires”
What is leadership?
Leading people
Influencing people
Commanding people
Guiding people
Lewin's Leadership Styles
• Authoritative/Autocratic Leadership
• Participative/Democratic Leadership
• Delegative Leadership
Authoritarian Leadership
• Authoritarian leaders provide clear expectations
to group members on what should be done,
when it should be completed and how it should
be accomplished.
• These leaders make decisions without input from group members.
Participative/Democratic Leadership
• Participative leaders accept input from one or more group members when making decisions and solving problems, but the leader retains the final say when choices are made.
• Group members tend to be encouraged and motivated by this style of leadership.
Participative/Democratic Leadership
• This style of leadership often leads to more effective and accurate decisions, since no leader can be an expert in all areas.
• Input from group members with specialized knowledge and expertise creates a more complete basis for decision-making.
Deligative Leadership
• Delegative leaders allow group members to make decisions.
• This style is best used in situations where the leader needs to rely on qualified employees.
• The leader cannot be an expert in all situations, which is why it is important to delegate certain tasks out to knowledgeable and trustworthy group members.
Quiz - What's Your Leadership Style?• Psychologist Kurt Lewin identified three
major leadership styles. Learn which best describes your leadership style in this 18 question quiz.
Question: I have the final say over decisions made within my group.
• Absolutely
• I let group members make their own decisions
• Most of the time
I consider suggestions made by others in the group • Always
• Most of the time
• Never
I tell group members what to do, how to do it, and when I want it done.
• Rarely
• Occasionally
• All of the time
If a group member makes a mistake, they are reprimanded or punished.
• Rarely. Mistakes are a sign that a new strategy is needed.
• Absolutely
• Almost never. Group members can resolve problems on their own.
I carefully watch group members to be sure they are performing tasks properly.
• Somewhat. I offer guidance if it is needed.
• Never. Group members know more about their job than I do.
• Always
Group members need clear rewards and punishments in order to complete tasks and meet goals.
• Agree
• Disagree. Group members should establish their own goals and objectives.
• Somewhat agree. They also need to feel involved and committed to the process.
Group members are motivated by a need for security. • Somewhat
• Yes
• No
I accept input from group members.
• Absolutely. I allow group members to guide the decision-making process.
• Never. I don't have time to worry about other people's ideas.
• Yes, but I have the final say over all decisions.
I ask for advice from group members when things go wrong. • No
• Often. I want input from group members when resolving problems.
• Yes, and I let group members resolve problems on their own.
When there are problems in the group, I work with members to arrive at a reasonable resolution.
• Oftentimes. Group members should offer suggestions.
• Never. I will decide how to fix the problem.
• Always. Group members should work together to fix the problem.
I want to help group members fulfill their potential. • Absolutely
• Not really
• Occasionally
Big decisions should have the approval of the majority of the group.
• Never. Group leaders are in charge of making decisions.
• Sometimes. Group members should offer input.
• Always
I let group members decide what needs to be done and how to do it.• Never
• Always
• Occasionally
I allow group members to carry out their role with little of my input. They know more about their job than I do.
• Neutral
• Disagree
• Agree
I entrust tasks to other group members.• Never
• Most of the time
• Often
I entrust tasks to other group members.• Never
• Most of the time
• Often
I allow other group members to share my leadership power.• No
• Yes
• Somewhat
Remember, good leaders utilize all three styles depending upon the situation. For example:
• Use an authoritative style if a group member lacks knowledge about a certain procedure.
• Use a participative style with group members who understand the objectives and their role in the task.
• Use a delegative style if the group member knows more than you do about the task.
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