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Quick questions on Leadership styles and approaches explained: H2 Management of Business
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What is evaluating leadership style?Show answer
A strong answer rejects "one best style" and instead asks what the situation demands, often concluding that effective leaders flex their style to the circumstances - directive when speed or inexperience demands it, participative when buy-in and expertise matter. The judgement names the deciding factors (task, people, time) rather than asserting a favourite.
What is q1?Show answer
State one situation in which an autocratic leadership style is likely to be most effective. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of a democratic leadership style. [4 marks]
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Analyse why the most effective leaders are often said to adapt their style to the situation. [6 marks]
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