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| leadership style (mullins) |
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Definition
| leadership style is the way in which the functions of leadership are carried out; the way in which the manager typically behaves towards members of the group (Mullins) |
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Term
| style theories (tannenbaum & schmidt) |
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Style theories describe and categorise behavioural preferences or styles of managers, usually on a continuum (Tannenbaum & Schmidt) between:
wholly task focused wholly people focused /
/ directive behaviour <-------> supportive behaviour
autocratic <-------> democratic
_________________________________________ |managerial control / subordinate discretion| -------------------------------------------------- |
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letting group know what is expected
giving specific guidance / instructions
asking group to follow rules / procedures
scheduling / co-ordinating work plans
monitoring / controlling performance |
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| directive behaviours suitable where |
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Definition
group does not share objectives
group lacks ability or confidence
time is short and results critical
group is willing to accept authority |
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facilitative / supportive behaviours |
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Definition
jointly agreeing objectives / standards
delegating responsibility for day to day
offering guidance / info if required
championing the team
giving helpful feedback (critical friend) |
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| facilitative / supportive behaviours suitable where |
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Definition
group is willing able and confident
group input / acceptance is important
task / problem is relatively unstructured
culture supports participation |
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Definition
power centralised in hands of leader
communication and interaction focus on or through leader
leader > command / control role |
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decision-making shared by team via participation processes
wider group interactions
leader > facilitate / empower role |
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team autonomous
organises own work
makes decisions (within objectives / budget etc)
leader > coaching role |
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