3.1.5 management styles Flashcards
an autocratic management style
An autocratic
management style
involves a manager making
decisions and directing
employees without any
input from them.
four advantageous of an autocratic management style
Decision-making can be quick
as it is only done by the manager
and no discussion or consultation
is required with employees.
Work tasks can be completed
quickly as management’s
instructions are straightforward
and structured, and employee
compliance is immediate.
Employees have clearly defined
roles with reduced responsibility
and risk, as they only have to follow
the manager’s instructions.
Quick decision-making allows for
work processes to be completed
faster, leading to improvements
in productivity which may
increase revenue.
four disadvantages of an autocratic management style
All solutions and ideas come from
the potentially limited views
of the manager alone, as there
is no contribution from employees.
Businesses lack the opportunity
to take into account a broader
range of approaches and ideas
from employees.
Employees’ potential for promotions
may be restricted as they are not
given the opportunity to contribute
to decision-making.
Lack of involvement in decision-
making processes can lead to low
employee motivation, as they feel
undervalued due to their inability
to contribute.
a persuasive management style
A persuasive management
style involves a manager
making decisions
and communicating
the reasons for those
decisions to employees
without their input.
four advantageous of a persuasive management style
Management retains full decision-
making control within the business
and may gain employee trust and
support by explaining the reasons
for decisions.
Employees have clearly defined
roles with less responsibility and
risk, as they only have to follow the
manager’s instructions.
Employees may feel a greater sense
of involvement and engagement
in the business when given
explanations of business decisions.
Decision-making can be quick
as it is only done by the manager
and no consultation is required
with employees.
four disadvantageous of a persuasive management style
All solutions and ideas come from
the potentially limited views of
the manager alone, as there is no
contribution from employees.
Businesses lack the opportunity
to take into account a broader
range of approaches and ideas
from employees.
Employees’ potential for promotion
may be restricted as they are not
given the opportunity to contribute
to decision-making.
Employee motivation may be low
as they feel undervalued from being
excluded from decision-making.
a consultative management style
A consultative
management style
involves a manager
seeking input from
employees on business
decisions but making the
final decision themselves.
three advantageous of a consultative management style
Management can gain multiple
perspectives and suggestions from
employees who carry out the work,
which can lead to more informed
decision-making outcomes.
Employees may feel more
motivated and involved with the
business when asked to contribute
their ideas, therefore improving
their sense of value.
There is potential for increased
sales and profit as the quality
of decisions may be improved
by obtaining multiple perspectives.
three disadvantageous of a consultative management style
Employees may offer unsuitable
suggestions because they may not
fully understand the complexity
of a business situation.
Employee conflict and resentment
could arise if their ideas are ignored
or overlooked when the final
decision is enacted by the manager.
The collection and consultation
of different perspectives can take
a significant amount of time, leading
to slower decision-making processes.
a participative management style
A participative
management style
involves a manager
sharing information
with employees so that
employees can participate
in decision-making.
four advantageous of a participate management style
The quality of decisions may
improve because various
perspectives from managers and
employees are used.
Relationships between management
and employees may improve due to
open two-way communication.
Employees may feel more motivated
when contributing their ideas
and participating in decision-
making, therefore improving their
sense of value.
Employees feel empowered and
can develop a sense of ownership
over decisions to achieve business
objectives.
four disadvantageous of a participative management style
Accommodating multiple
perspectives from managers
and employees may result in a
compromise that decreases the
overall quality of a business decision.
Hierarchical structures within
the business can be disrupted, as
managers may lose some control
as employees are given decision-
making power.
There is potential for conflict
between employees and managers
when there is a disagreement
between different views
and opinions.
Some employees prefer to follow
directions and may feel intimidated
or uncomfortable contributing ideas.
laissez-fair management style
A laissez-faire
management style
involves a manager
communicating business
objectives to employees
and giving them freedom
to make decisions
independently.
three advantageous of a laissez-fair management style
Fosters an environment in which
creativity and innovation are
valued, leading to a broader scope
of possible decisions.
Employees may have increased
motivation as they feel empowered
and trusted in a work environment
that fosters creativity.
Collaboration between employees
to reach a decision-making outcome
can lead to many insights and
innovation, and therefore increase
sales and profits
four disadvantageous of a laissez-fair management style
Loss of control by management
since employees make final
business decisions.
Business objectives may not be met
by employees due to a lack
of direction from managers.
There is potential for conflict when
employees do not cooperate and
collaborate with each other and
instead insist on implementing
their own ideas.
Decision-making may be very
time-consuming due to extensive
employee discussion and
collaboration to reach a consensus.
CALD in management style questions
Communication: one way / two way
Authority or control: centralised / decentralised
Level of employee involvement: low / medium / high
Decision-making: centralised / decentralised
what is a management style
a management style is the way in which a manager endeavours to achieve its set objectives.
