145 Leadership AS Edexcel New Specification 2015 Business By Mrs Hilton for

From the specification a) Leadership: the distinction between management and leadership b) Types of leadership style: autocratic paternalistic democratic laissez-faire a) Leadership: the distinction between management and leadership b) Types of leadership style: autocratic paternalistic democratic laissez-faire

Guidance from Edexcel

Lesson Objectives To be able to compare leadership with management To be able to discuss the types of different leadership styles and where these might be found in business To be able to answer sample exam questions based on the topic area

Starter Choose a question to answer: 1.Which of these would you consider to be the greatest leader? 2.What are the qualities of a great leader? 3.Is there anyone missing in your opinion?

Definition of Leadership Oxford dictionary: The action of leading a group of people or an organization, or the ability to do this. To lead: to be in charge of, to show direction, to be superior to others.

Definition of Management According to the Oxford dictionary Management is: The process of dealing with or controlling things or people The responsibility for and control of a company or organisation To manage: to supervise, to be in charge of, to maintain control over resource

LEADERSHIP VS MANAGEMENT

Comparison of leader and manager Top 10 differences video Which of these is manager and which is leader? What qualities does a leader have and what does a manager have? Richard Branson and Howard Shultz – leader or manager? Howard Shultz Starbucks Chairman and CEO

Leadership Vs Management Leadership Motivating and inspiring people Innovators – encourage others to accept change Natural abilities and instincts Respected and trusted by followers Inspires Motivates Innovates Original Develops Win followers Creates change Motivating and inspiring people Innovators – encourage others to accept change Natural abilities and instincts Respected and trusted by followers Inspires Motivates Innovates Original Develops Win followers Creates change Management Directing and monitoring others Problem solver Official position of responsibility Accepts and conforms to the ‘norms’ of the business Plans Organises Co-ordinates Maintains Has employees Directing and monitoring others Problem solver Official position of responsibility Accepts and conforms to the ‘norms’ of the business Plans Organises Co-ordinates Maintains Has employees

TYPES OF LEADERSHIP

Autocratic This style is used when leaders tell their employees what they want done and how they want it accomplished, without getting the advice of their followers. Some of the appropriate conditions to use it is when managers have all the information to solve the problem, they are short on time, and their employees are well motivated. Most common in factories, fast food, armed forces and police. Direct orders are given and are to be followed Views and opinions of subordinates are not taken inot account by managers who just issue orders and expect them to be followed

Democratic Democratic leaders offer guidance to group members, but they also participate in the group and allow input from other group members. Employees have greater involvement in decision- making Democratic persuasive: Leader has made decision and then persuades subordinates into the best option Democratic consultative: the Leader consults with subordinates then makes a decision Video here on the democratic leadership style of Richard Branson herehere

Paternalistic Leader decides what is best for employees Links with Mayo – addressing employee needs Based on a parent/child relationship Still little delegation A softer form of authoritarian leadership Employees are consulted but leader makes the final decision Article on Cadbury herehere

laissez-faire This style of leadership is where employees can carry out activities and make decisions freely They work in a very relaxed environment and have little direction and guidelines Advantage; superb in creative environments such as web designers or artists Disadvantage; lack of supervision may lead to poor productivity and lack of motivation Article here with case studieshere Steve Jobs of Apple – a Laissez-Faire Leader here and another video here here

Sample question 1 4 marks Case study on next slide

Answer question 1

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Bonus video

Glossary Management; Authority to make decisions in the best interest of the business Leadership; Same as management plus is a visionary who motivates their workers, a strategist and a problem solver Autocratic; Leader makes all the decisions Paternalistic; Leader makes decisions but takes employees point of view into consideration Democratic; Leaders encourage participation in decision making Laissez-faire; Leaders allow employees to make their own decisions