Revision Leadership Styles

Leadership Styles

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An ............ leader takes all decisions

Multiple Select

A Paternalistic leader....

• will do what they think is best for the workers

• delegates virtually all authority and decision-making powers

• wants workers to be happy in their jobs

• allows opinions but will make the final decision and thus, impair worker-participation

Multiple Choice

True or false? A democratic leader uses two-way communication

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Laissez-fare leaders use very ............... criteria or limits might be established for the staff to work within

Multiple Choice

A possible application for this style might be defence forces and police where quick decisions are needed and the scope for discussion must be limited

• Laissez-fare

• Autocratic

• Democratic

Multiple Choice

An experienced and flexible workforce will be likely to benefit from this style

• Paternalistic

• Democratic

• Laissez-fare

• Autocratic

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In ................. style, workers may not appreciate the lack of structure and direction, which could lead to a loss of security

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In .............. style, consutltation with staff can be time-consuming