SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON 3

• Social Studies
• Secondary Education

SOCIAL STUDIES 

LESSON 3

MENTION THE FOUR (4) LEADERSHIP STYLES

Which of the leadership styles are we going to discuss in this lesson?

DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STYLE

OBJECTIVES

1. Explain Democratic Leadership Style
2. Characteristics of Democratic leadership Style
3. Advantages of Democratic leadership Style
4. Disadvantages of Democratic Leadership Style
5. Exercise

DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STYLE

Democratic Leadership style is derived from the democratic of government where the wish of the majority or the masses is taken into

DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STYLE CONTINUATION

consideration in the management of a country.

The leader delegates power to the followers and solit the views of the followers in decision making.

Democratic leadership is solely about?

1. delegation of power
2. monitaring of followers
3. followers taking their own decision
4. the leader implementing the wish of the majority

CHARACTERISTICS OF DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STYLE

Write at least four characteristics of the democratic leadership style

ADVANTAGES

• The leader respects rights of the followers.

• The leader delegates power to the followers which reduces the workload on the leader.

ADVANTAGES Continues

• There is effective communication between the leader and the followers.
• The followers tend to work hard as expected even at the absence of the leader.
  

ADVANTAGES Continues

• The followers personal initiatives are enhanced since they are given the opportunity to bring ideas for implementation.
• There is transparency in accountability under the democratic leadership style.
  

DISADVANTAGES

• Delays in decision making.
• The decision of the majority may mislead the leader.
• The followers may convince the leader to make laws that favours their personal interest instead of group interest.

What are the differences between the democratic and the autocratic leader?
Discuss

What is a key characteristic of the democratic leadership style?

1. Centralized decision-making
2. Authoritarian decision-making
3. Participation and involvement of team members
4. Lack of employee input

What is an advantage of the democratic leadership style?

1. Creates a hierarchical environment
2. Limits diverse perspectives
3. Promotes creativity and innovation within the team
4. Suppresses employee morale

Which statement is a disadvantage of the democratic leadership style?

1. High employee turnover
2. Limited employee engagement
3. Quick decision-making process
4. Decision-making process may take longer due to consensus-building

How does the democratic leadership style empower team members?

1. By imposing strict rules and regulations
2. By giving them a voice in the decision-making process
3. By ignoring their input
4. By micromanaging their tasks

What does the democratic leadership style emphasize?

1. Hierarchical communication structure
2. Open communication and transparency within the team
3. Isolation and secrecy in decision-making
4. Limited feedback and discussion

What is an advantage of the democratic leadership style?

1. Limits employee participation
2. Discourages individual autonomy
3. Fosters a rigid hierarchy
4. Encourages creativity and innovation

What is a disadvantage of the democratic leadership style?

1. Efficient in crisis situations
2. Clear chain of command established
3. Decision-making process may be time-consuming
4. Employees feel empowered and valued

How does democratic leadership benefit a team?

1. Enhances team morale and motivation
2. Reduces collaboration and communication
3. Creates a culture of fear and intimidation
4. Promotes authoritarian decision-making

What is a drawback of the democratic leadership style?

1. Builds strong trust and respect among team members
2. Promotes quick and effective decision-making
3. Potential for indecisiveness and lack of direction
4. Encourages open and transparent communication

In what way does democratic leadership aid in problem-solving?

1. Utilizes diverse perspectives and expertise
2. Limits input from team members
3. Creates a hierarchical approach to problem-solving
4. Relies solely on the leader's judgment

END OF LESSON

by: 

B.A.K. AKORLOR