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Task-Oriented

Leadership Style

Task-Oriented Leadership Style Considerations

-effective managers know when to use task-oriented style and when to use other leadership styles

-use this style to define tasks and expectations, along with relationship-oriented leadership style (more nurturing) to achieve extraordinary results

Task-Oriented Leadership Style Weaknesses

-fear of breaking rules among employees leading to lack of creativity, low moral, high turnover

-many business situations need employees to seize initiative and take calculated risks, but may be afraid to

-constructive conflict=creative engagement=competitive business

Task-Oriented Leadership Style Strengths

Task-Oriented Leaders

-clarity of purpose

-precise task definitions

-communicate where they want to take their companies

-organize groups for a particular task

-ensure group members have a clear understanding of individual roles

-well suited for law enforcement and factory assembly lines

-repeating well defined processes usually results in consistently high levels of productivity and quality

Task-Oriented Leadership Style Basics

-task management aspect

-coordinating work activities

-paying attention to administrative details

-monitoring product quality

-preparing financial reports

-leadership aspect

-taking responsibility for decisions

-setting short- and long-term strategic goals

-training employees to perform their

assigned tasks

Task-Oriented Leadership Style

-developed by academic researchers

-define roles

-set goals for themselves

-set goals for their employees

-help employees understand what is expected of them

-manage employees activities to accomplish objectives

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