Principles of Leadership and Management Flashcard

Front

What skill involves the ability to adapt to new situations?

Back

Flexibility

Front

Which skill is crucial for generating new ideas?

Back

Creativity

Front

Identify Fayol’s 6 primary functions of management: Planning, Organizing, Commanding, Coordinating, Controlling, Forecasting

Back

Planning, Organizing, Commanding, Coordinating, Controlling, Forecasting

Front

Describe Autocratic, Democratic, and Laissez-faire leadership.

Back

Autocratic leadership involves centralized decision-making, Democratic leadership encourages group participation, and Laissez-faire leadership allows for individual autonomy.

Front

What is the difference between Transformational and Transactional leadership?

Back

Transformational leadership focuses on inspiring and motivating followers, while transactional leadership is based on a system of rewards and punishments.

Front

What is one of the ten new principles for effective administrative management according to Mullins, 2010? Options: Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling

Back

Planning

Front

Technology is the future in the context of administrative management because it:

Back

improves efficiency and productivity

Front

What role do 'Relationships' play in effective administrative management?

Back

They are crucial for communication and collaboration.

Front

Why is 'Investment in training and development is important' a key principle in administrative management?

Back

It enhances employee skills and productivity.

Front

How does 'Measure only against the best' apply to administrative management?

Back

It encourages continuous improvement by comparing with top performers.