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? Leadership Vs 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 Planning Commanding Motivating Changing Creating Innovating Controlling Monitoring Coordinating Strategizing Inspiring

The Key Functions of Management What might each of these functions involve?

Leadership Function: 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 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 "Managers have subordinates — leaders have followers." — Murray Johannsen

"The first job of a leader is to define a vision for the organization "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 "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 you Tell 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

Task What type of leadership best describes these leaders?

Factors affecting leadership style What factors will determine a leader’s leadership style? Factors affecting leadership style

Factors affecting Leadership style Level of risk Nature of the task Rate of change Leadership Style Personality Skills of manager and the workforce Time constraints

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 judgment What makes this person a good leader?

Essential Questions What is the difference between leadership and management? Can leadership be learned?