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UI Activity 6 Flash Cards DLS_AntonioAmbrosio

ANTONIO RODRÍGUEZ AMBROSIO Educación IELTS Spanish 5 cards

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1Definition of Democratic LeadershipIt is a type of leadership style in which members of the group take a more participative role in the decision-making process.
2Features♚ Take a collaborative Approach
♚Solicit feedback and input to make decision
♚ Listen to a range of opinions
♚Two-heads-are-better-than-one Phylosophy
♚ Test ideas with followers
3Strengths♚High-quality, informed decisions
♚Followers are more creative and innovative
♚Followers are consistently productive, even when the leader is not in the room
♚Good communication with followers
Followers have high satisfaction levels
4Weakness♚Not as helpful when pressure is high and time is short
♚Not practical when concensus and harmony are not possible
♚Not as useful when followers aren't trustworthy
5Example♚Jimmy Carter: A former naval commander, Carter exemplified both the qualities and pitfalls of the democratic/participative leadership style as president. He surrounded himself with some experienced staff, but he often deferred to inexperienced subordinates when acting authoritatively would have been a better choice.
♚John F. Kennedy: A charismatic leader at heart, Kennedy displayed characteristics of laissez-faire and democratic leadership styles. His spearheading of the Apollo space program is an example of JFK’s laissez-faire style. In other cases, he showed autocratic leadership tendencies, such as his quick decisions during the Cuban Missile Crisis.