Leadership

Question 1

Describe autocratic leadership

Answer 1

when a manager makes a decision without consulting employees with little if any communication
power and authority rests with the leader
fear of punishment is a motivating factor

Question 2

Describe democratic leadership

Answer 2

when a manager consults and communicates with employees before making a decision
longer decision making
improved decision making as employees are included
improved motivation as employee opinion is valued

Question 3

Describe laissez faire leadership

Answer 3

when a manager gives employees the minimum amount of direction to allow for artistic flare
leaders only step in if they are needed
employees may feel more pressure and become stressed
employees are expected to solve problems on their own with very little guidance from the group leader
Inexperienced staff will not be given much direction