3.2.1 leadership styles

Question 1

Autocratic (authoritarian)

Answer 1

Leader makes decision without consultation.
-close supervision of staff
-minimal delegation (employees have NO power)
-suitable for unskilled/demotivated workers
-suitable in times of crisis/when quick decisions have to be made

Question 2

Democratic

Answer 2

Leader consults the team but makes the final decision themselves.
-leader delegates authority and encourages participation.
-subordinates have more power over their own working lives
-suitable in businesses where workers are skilled and self motivated

Question 3

Laissez-Faire (to leave alone)

Answer 3

Leader allows team to make decision.
-suitable for businesses with highly skilled, creative and self-motivated workers.
-workforce understands and agrees with organisations objectives.

Question 4

Paternalistic

Answer 4

Leader acts in ‘fatherly’ way towards workforce.
-making decisions based on the needs of the workforce as well as the business.

Question 5

Style versatility

Answer 5

Leaders can adopt ANY of the leadership styles depending on the context.