kk 4 Flashcards
Management style
the way in which a manager makes decisions as well as how they lead and communicate with employees.
What are the five styles in order
- Autocratic
- persuasive
- consultative
- participative
- Laizzfure
Autocratic style
the manager makes the decisions and tells employees what tasks to perform with no employee input.
Autocratic +
Decisions are made quickly and by an experienced manager
Clear communication to employees -> provide direction
Employees know exactly what their tasks
are -> improved task completion and/or improved productivity
Autocratic -
Smaller pool of ideas
No opportunity for input from employees -> lower morale and motivation
Very task focused with lack of employee development
When is Autocratic best used?
- Nature of the task is very simple
- Time: When not much time is left
- Employee: Employees are inexperienced
Persuasive management style
Where the manager makes the decisions and then explains to employees why the decision has been made and convinces them of its appropriateness.
Persuasive +
Decisions are made quickly
Clear communication to employees-> staff are clear about what it is they need to achieve
decsions may be supported by employees as they are more informed
Persuasive -
No opportunity for input employees -> Low morale and motivation
Task focused with lack of employee development (yet more than autocratic)
Small pool of ideas due to no consultations
Participative
When the manager and employees join together to make decisions as a team.
Consultative
The manager seeks the ideas and opinions of employees before making a final decision themselves.
Consultative +
Larger pool of ideas to choose from -> assisting in making stronger decisions
Increased motivation as employees are more involved in the decision-making process
Seeking feedback from employees ->helps the manager make a more informed decision
Consultative -
More time consuming to make decisions
Some employees may feel undervalued if their ideas are overlooked
Some employees may not want to be consulted regularly
Participative +
Employees feel trusted and valued -> improved morale and motivation due to staff involvement
Often there are better decisions made as it’s pooled together
Employees gain experience in decision making which can help with career development
Participative -
Some employees may not want to involved in decision making
Conflict may arise between workers if there are disagreements about the best decision to make
Very time consuming as decisions are often discussed and debated
Laissez-faire
The manager leaves the majority of the decision making and authority with employees.
Laissez-faire +
Encourages team work
Employees have a great deal of control which can help improve morale and motivation to achieve outcomes
Community is improved due to a team setting where ideas are constantly discussed
Laissez-faire -
Employees are not monitored regularly -> a loss in management control
There may be a misuse of company resources
Increase freedom may lead to some employees being less productive
