1.8 management styles

Question 1

management style

Answer 1

behaviour and attitude of the manager when making decisions, direction and motivating staff

Question 2

autocratic management style

Answer 2

one where the manager tells staff what decisions have been made

Question 3

advantages of autocratic management style

Answer 3

• no discussion or consultation required meaning time is used effectively and problems are dealt with quickly

Question 4

disadvantages of autocratic management style

Answer 4

• communication is poor and limited to top - to - bottom, a one way system meaning its hard to create relationships

Question 5

persuasive management style

Answer 5

one where the manager attempts to ‘sell’ the decisions made

Question 6

advantages of persuasive management style

Answer 6

• managers can gain trust and support through their persuasion

Question 7

disadvantages of persuasive management style

Answer 7

• communication is poor and limited to a top to bottom, one way system

Question 8

consultative management style

Answer 8

where the manager consults employees before making decisions

Question 9

advantages of consultative management style

Answer 9

• employees have ownership of the way in which the business is run, thus increasing their levels of motivation and commitment

Question 10

disadvantages of consultative management style

Answer 10

• time taken to consult all the relevant employees can slow the entire work process

Question 11

participative management style

Answer 11

one where the manager unites with staff to make decisions together

Question 12

advantage of participative management styles

Answer 12

• employer and employee relations are positive and there is reduced likelihood of industrial disputes

Question 13

disadvantage of participative management style

Answer 13

• internal conflict may arise with so many views and opinions being shared

Question 14

laissez faire management style

Answer 14

one where employees assume total responsibility for, and control of, workplace operations

Question 15

advantages of laissez faire management style

Answer 15

• sense of ownership by employees meaning it promotes outstanding results from them

Question 16

disadvantages of laissez faire management style

Answer 16

• complete loss of control by management - no control of direction means there is potential for misuse of the companies resources - time and money.