2.3 Leadership and management

Objective notes

3 learning objectives

2.3.1(HL)—Scientific and intuitive management

• Analyse scientific and intuitive thinking or management

• Scientific management emphasizes data and method; intuitive management emphasizes judgement and experience

2.3.2Management and leadership

• Distinguish management and leadership

• Management focuses on planning and control; leadership focuses on influence, vision, and motivation

2.3.3Leadership styles

• Evaluate autocratic, paternalistic, democratic, laissez-faire, and situational leadership

• Leadership style suitability depends on task, workforce, culture, urgency, and organizational context