Group Size and Structure
Glossary
authoritarian leader- a leader who issues orders and assigns tasks
conformity
- the extent to which an individual complies with group or societal norms
democratic leader
- a leader who encourages group participation and consensus-building before moving into action
dyad
- a two-member group
expressive leader
- a leader who is concerned with process and with ensuring everyone's emotional wellbeing
instrumental leader
- a leader who is goal oriented with a primary focus on accomplishing tasks
laissez-faire leader
- a hands-off leader who allows members of the group to make their own decisions
leadership function
- the main focus or goal of a leader
leadership style
- the style a leader uses to achieve goals or elicit action from group members
triad
- a three-member group