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?