Powe Bases
how many power bases are there?
five
What are the 4 leadership styles
Laissez faire, democratic, autocratic, transformational.
what are factors influencing leadership
Many factors will determine and impact on the style of leadership used in a given situation.
list all the power bases
legitimate, reward, coercive, referent, expert
name three characteristics of leadership
Intelligence, Dependability, Competence, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Achievement orientation, High self-esteem, Ability to work with others, Flexibility, Willingness to take risks, Ability to learn from mistakes, Strong communication skills, Knowledge of goal setting/planning, Sense of humour, Honesty, Vision of the big picture.
what is an example of how the knowledge and skill within the group can impact leadership.
host decides.
Define power bases
describes the origin (or base), of power.
list three common leadership tasks.
Lead by example, Be a good role model, Appreciate and acknowledge the hard work of others, Monitor group processes, Change leadership style according to situation, Encourage teamwork and participation, Promote open discussion, Deal with conflict in a sensitive manner, Facilitate communication and decision-making, Share power, resources and information
how does the type of task influence leadership, and how can tasks range.
different tasks may require different styles, tasks range from high-level , urgent and typical.
give an example of where two power bases would interact.
host decides
define self leadership
the concept of an individual who has a good sense of who they are, knows their capabilities, vision, and the goals for themselves and others. They use communication and emotion to ensure positive outcomes for all.
define self-concept
A leader’s personal values are derived from attitudes about themselves
define each of the power bases: Legitimate, referent, coercive, expert, reward.
A legitimate power base comes with a designated position, usually agreed or voted on by the community members or governing body.
In a reward power base, the leader is able to give merit/an award.
A coercive power base is derived from the ability of a leader to give or take away privileges or rights, and so influence group behaviour.
A referent power base comes from followers of an individual’s looks or attributes
An expert power base comes from the knowledge or expertise of an individual in a given field.
what does leadership adaptability and flexibility refer to?
The level of expertise and experience that a leader has will most often be the determining factor with respect to effectiveness and flexibility.
what leadership style prioritises relationship between group members, provide example.
democratic leadership, host decides.