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IB Business and Management
2.3 Leadership
Learning Outcomes• The key functions of management AO2• Management versus leadership AO2• The following leadership styles: AO3– autocratic– paternalistic– democratic– laissez-faire– situational
• How ethical considerations and cultural differences may influence leadership and management styles in an organization AO3
Essential Questions
• What is the difference between leadership and management?
• Can leadership be learned?
LEADERSHIP VS MANAGEMENT
What is the difference between leadership and management?
What is the difference between Leadership and Management?
Discuss your ideas
In your own words…..
Write one sentence to summarise the difference between leadership and management and enter into Socrative
How the experts explain it….
Which words would you associate with leadership and which with
management
Organising
Creating
Monitoring
Commanding
Controlling
CoordinatingInspiring
Changing
Innovating
Motivating
Planning
Strategizing
The Key Functions of Management
What might each of these functions involve?
LeadershipFunction: noun 1 : the office or position of a leader; 2 : capacity to lead 3 : the act or an instance of leading
— Source: Merriam-Webster On-line
Look at the following quotes. Which one do you think is the best? Why?
"Leadership is the ability of a superior to influence the
behavior of a subordinate or group and persuade them to follow a particular course of
action." — Chester Bernard
"Leadership is the art of influencing and directing people in such a way that will win their obedience, confidence, respect
and loyal cooperation in achieving common objectives."
— U. S. Air Force
"A manager takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't
necessarily want to go but ought to."
— Rosalyn Carter
"Managers have subordinates — leaders have followers."
— Murray Johannsen
"The first job of a leader is to define a vision for the
organization.... Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into
reality." — Warren Bennis, President,
University of Cincinnati
"My definition of a leader . . . is a man who can persuade people to do what they don't want to do, or do what they're too lazy
to do, and like it." —
Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972, Thirty-third President of the
United States
Task – 2 mins
• In Pairs• Write your own definition of
leadership
LEADER• Think about your definition• What qualities would someone who is a
good leader possess?
Leadership Qualities
• A vision and sense of direction as to where the business should be going
• Innovation and the creation of new ways of doing things
• Dedication and commitment to the business
• Ability, self-belief and qualities that promote support from others.
Leadership/management styles
The way that managers/leaders deal with their staff is known as their Management Style
Sometimes Management Styles are categorised:
• Autocratic• Paternalistic• Democratic• Laissez – Faire• Situation Leadership
Looking at the words can youTell anything about what these
management styles involve?
Autocratic
• Autocratic managers are Authoritarian
• They tell employees what to do and expect them to follow instructions
• They tend to use top down communication
Paternalistic• a Paternalistic leader works
by acting as a father figure by taking care of their subordinates as a parent would.
• In this style of leadership the leader supplies complete concern for his followers or workers.
• In return he receives the complete trust and loyalty of his people.
Democratic
• Democratic managers like to involve employees in decisions (Consultative)
• They listen to ideas and encourage staff to contribute
• Communication tends to be 2 way
Laissez - Faire
• A more relaxed approach to management
• Laissez – Faire managers give staff direction but allow them autonomy in how they achieve tasks
Situational Leadership
• A concept proposed by Hersey and Blanchard
• Leaders should apply one of 4 different approaches depending on the individual worker’s level of:
• Motivation• Skill
TaskWhat type of leadership best describes these leaders?
FACTORS AFFECTING LEADERSHIP STYLE
What factors
will determine a leader’s leadership
style?
Factors affecting Leadership style
Leadership Style
Nature of the task
Personality
Time constraint
s
Skills of manager and the workforce
Rate of change
Level of risk
Complete the following sentences…..
• Autocratic leadership is most suitable when…..
• Paternalistic leadership is most suitable when…..
• Democratic leadership is most suitable when…..
• Laissez Faire leadership is most suitable when…..
Task
Pick a business leader
Research to find evidence of their leadership style
Identify which leadership style best describes their leadership. Provide evidence that backs up your judgmentWhat makes this person a good leader?
Essential Questions
• What is the difference between leadership and management?
• Can leadership be learned?
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