ESMGNT220 E41

LEADERSHIP
AUGUST 29, 2022
MONTON, ARAEZZA ELLA G.

1. Give two (2) definitions of leadership.

 It is the art of inducing workmen to do their assigned work with zeal and
confidence and the ability to persuade others to seek planned targets
enthusiastically.
 It is also defined as the relationship in which one person influences the others to
work together willingly on related tasks to attain the planned targets desired by
the leader.
2. Four (4) main types of leadership styles.
 Autocratic leadership style
 Democratic leadership style
 Laissez-faire leadership style
 Transformational leadership style
3. Advantages, disadvantages and when to use the autocratic leadership style.
 The advantages of the autocratic leadership style are the following: faster
decision-making, provides fast crisis management benefits, productivity level
increases, and lastly, encourages better communication. On the other hand, the
disadvantages are the following: lack of flexibility, low employee morale, can
cause resentment of workers, and increase the work burden for the leader.
Autocratic leadership style is helpful in dealing with crisis situations. They are
well-equipped for situations like these as they can easily manage and has a quick
decision making and their expertise and experiences can solve short-term issues.
4. Advantages, disadvantages and when to use the democratic leadership style.
 The advantages of the democratic leadership style are the following: it
encourages creativity; it builds team-based relationships, encourages honesty
within the workplace, and increases team knowledge. On the other hand, the
disadvantages are the following: it can cause disharmony if it is misapplied, can
sometimes encourage procrastination in the workplace, and can also encourage
no one to take responsibility for a bad idea or a failure. Democratic leadership
style works best in situations where group members are skilled and eager to
 share their knowledge as it fosters creativity and ideas and fits well with the
current ideas of empowerment and engagement of workers.

5. Advantages, disadvantages and when to use the laissez-faire leadership style.

 The advantages of the laissez-faire leadership style are the following: it allows
team members to maximize their own leadership skills; it creates an
environment of independence, and generates more individual satisfaction for
the work being done. On the other hand, the disadvantages are the following: it
downplays the role of the leader on the team, it lowers role awareness, it
changes how accountability is assigned within the group, and also allows leaders
to avoid leadership. A laissez-faire leadership style is helpful in a group that is
outgoing because outgoing employees are more inclined to want leadership
positions. Having multiple employee leaders due to this management style
means they can put more collective effort towards solving problems, expediting
tasks and progressing. The laissez-faire style can be used in situations where
followers have a high level of passion and intrinsic motivation for their work.

6. Advantages, disadvantages and when to use the transformational leadership style.

 The advantages of the transformational leadership style are the following: it
keeps the company open, honest, and ethical, it encourages change by willing to
adopt, improve and expand over time, transformational leader create
enthusiasm, and lastly, it encourages ongoing learning and development. On the
other hand, the disadvantages are the following: it can be risky and disruptive, it
requires constant and consistent feedback, it puts increased pressure on team
members, and can lead to employee burnout. Transformational leadership style
works best in inspiring employees to look ahead with a focus on the greater good
and to function as a single unit with a common goal in mind.

7. The common qualities of a good leader.

 Committed
 Honest
 Responsible
 Integrity
 Inspiring
 Strategic and Critical Thinker
 Open-minded
 Creative
 Flexible
 Patient