dp 5 Flashcards
define management style
a management style is the manner and approach of decision making, providing direction, implementing plans and motivating people
characteristics of autocratic management style
- centralised decision making
- one way communication
-task oriented - manager maintains all control and makes decisions and tell staff what to do
- belief that money is the main motivator for work
- employees are given information on a need to knew basis
characteristics of persuasive management style
- centralised decision making
- one way communication
- task oriented
- manager seeks to gain trust from employees by attempting to assure the all decisions are made with best interest in mind
characteristics of consultative management style
- centralised decision making
- two way communication
- understands the importance of positive relationships between employee and manager
-values and recognises employee contributions
characteristics of participative management style
- decentralised decision making
- two way communication
- employee oriented
- staff skills and expertise are recognised
characteristics of laissez faire management style
-decentralised decision making
-two way communication
- employee oriented
- employees given little or no guidance and managers step back
define centralised decision making
management makes decision and pass on direction to those below them in a hierarchy
define decentralised decision making
where employees are given responsibility for decision making in their own areas
define autocratic management style
a management style where all decision making is centralised, there is little delegated authority and communication is one way.
advantages of autocratic management
- direct is clear with little uncertainity
- decisions are made quickly and control is centralised which is efficient when tasks have a time limit
- decisions are made by an experience leader hence inefficiencies are unlikely to occur despite employees being inexperienced
- employees roles are clear and expectations are set, making it easier to monitor their performance.
- efficient and suits high risk situations
disadvantage of autocratic management
- does not take into account employee experience and knowledge, resulting in less ideas and only being reliable on the skills and opinions of the management team
- decreases employee motivation as workers are not acknowledged or empowered, which may lead to increased staff turnover
- creates feelings of unease and being kept in the dark as the employees may feel dismissed
- increased potential for conflict
define persuasive management
a management style where the manager makes a decision and convinces workers of the benefits of those decisions. decision making is centralised and communication is one way.
advantages of persuasive management
- decisions are made quickly as control is centralised
- decisions are made by experienced leader
- employees roles are clear, making performance monitoring easier
- employees may feel valued if the ‘selling’ is done effectively
disadvantage of persuasive management
- does not take into account employee experience and knowledge, hence less ideas towards the decision
- decreases employee motivation as workers ar not acknowledged to empowered
- increased potential for conflict
define consultative management
a management style where the manager asks employees for their opinions when discussing an issue, however the manager ultimately makes the decision
advantage of consultative management
- gain a variety of ideas which may lead to a better decision as the manager takes into account the plethora of skills and experience of the employees
- employees may feel valued which increases moral and job satisfaction
disadvantages of consultative management styles
- time consuming as the manager is required to consult all relevant employees
- not all ideas can be implemented which may cause conflict or the employees not feeling valued
- employees may not understand the complexity or severity of the problem
define participative management style
a management style where the decision making is made as a team with management and staff working together with the manager retaining responsibility and accountability
advantages of participative management
- gain a variety of ideas which may lead to better decisions being made as employees are able to input their own skills and ideas
- manager shares trust and faith in the ability of the employees which allows them to feel valued and increases morale
- employees feel a sense of responsibility and empowerment which motivates them to increase productivity.
-shared vision and direction between management and employees towards achievement of objectives may allow for increased efficiency and productivity.
disadvantages of participative management
-time consuming to involve all employees
- can cause conflict between employees when there are varying viewpoints
- staff may be unclear about their role
- employees might not understand the complexity of the problem
define laissez faire management
a management style that leaves the majority of the decision making and running of the business operations to the employees
advantages of laissez faire management
- can promote creativity as employees have full control and they are responsible to operate in the best way possible
- strong motivation, empowerment and job satisfaction for employees as they feel more flexible and acknowledged
- promotes teamwork which increases morale
-encourages good communication, as ideas are openly discussed
disadvantages of lassies faire management
- lack of guidance can cause employees to lose direction and lack motivation
- if more employees are involved, there is a greater risk of getting off track and losing control
- unskilled staff may not be able to complete tasks independently, leading to decreased productivity.
contingency approach
the use of a range of variables to determine the most appropriate management style required to attain organisational goals in different types of situations
