Appropriateness of Management styles

Question 1

when is an autocratic management style appropriate?

Answer 1

when:
task: simple, quckly completed
time: limited
experience: inexperience, no skills
manager: maintain control

Question 2

when is a persuasive management style appropriate?

Answer 2

when:
task: simple and complex
time: limited
experience: inexperienced, staff lack confidence
manager: maintain control, get employees onboard decision

Question 3

when is a consultative management style appropriate?

Answer 3

when:
task: complex, needs multiple perspectives
time: flexible
experience: experienced/knowledgeable staff
manager: value employee input but maintain control over final decision

Question 4

when is a participative management style appropriate?

Answer 4

when:
task: complex, discussions occur
time: available
experience: experienced and in-depth knowledge
manager: empower employees and utilise skills and knowledge

Question 5

when is the laissez-faire management style appropriate?

Answer 5

when:
task: simple, or for specialised tasks
time: critical, employees can be responsible for own task
experience: highly skilled
manager: trust employees, provide freedom/autonomy