Types of Leaders
A leader chosen by or for a group
Designated Leader
This leader consciously adopts the non-leader approach with a specific purpose in mind
The Laissez-Faire Leader
Power resulting from the use of rewards to influence conduct
Reward power
Employing good listening skills, giving effective feedback, and facilitating discussion are aspects of what?
Communication
Team building is very important for this kind of leader
People-oriented leader
This leader takes charge and tells others what to do and sees that they do it
The Autocratic Leader
The power that accompanies a designated leadership role within a group or organization
Legitimate Power
These leaders often enjoy socializing and may do a good job at cultivating team spirit
People Oriented
This leader is very productive and wants to get the job done
Task-oriented leader
A leader who involves all members of a group in discussion of issues and decisions
The Democratic Leader
Type of power that results from an individual’s personal quality. Having strong personal qualities causing an individual to emerge into a leadership role.
Charismatic Power
This leader is very productive and is able to effectively get the job done balancing the social needs of the group
Task Orientated
A group member who assumes the role of a temporary leader because of his or her special talents
Emergent Leader
Hitler is an example of an __________ leader
Autocratic Leader
Is the power that results in having special knowledge or skills that are required by the group
Expert Power
The characteristic of a leader who knows which type of leadership will be most effective when leading their group
Flexibility
This leader finds balance between task completion and social relationships
Ideal Leader
Obama is an example of an _________ leader
Involves a form of punishment to deter inappropriate behaviour
Coercive Power
They do not necessarily need to be an expert on the topic as long as they understand group processes
Communication