Physical Education A-Level
Autocratic style
What Autocratic style means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Autocratic style
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Reference: AQA
The leader makes decisions with little performer input; suits novice groups, dangerous activities or limited time.
Topics that use Autocratic style
- Leadership (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Adaptability across performer development and context
- Adaptability and situational leadership
- Alignment of required, actual and preferred leader behaviour
- Autocratic leadership
- Chelladurai’s multi-dimensional model
- Democratic leadership
- Emergent leader
- Empathy, integrity and fairness
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