BTEC Business Unit 6 Principle of management- leadership style

Authority - The power or ability to carry through an action Delegation - The passing down of authority (but not responsibility) down the organisational structure Democratic leader - Someone who consults employees on their opinions before making their own deicison Hierachy - Refer to the number of layers of authority within an organisation i.e. how many levels exist between the CEO and the shop floor employee Laissez faire leader - A leader who is laid back and give employees freedom to make decisions Leadership - Includes the functions of ruling, guiding and inspiring other people within an organisation in pursuit of agreed objectives Management - Planning, organising, directing and controlling all or part of a business enterprise