LEADERSHIP STYLES Flashcards
Define autocratic leadership
An autocratic leader exists where a person or manager exerts control over all decisions and receives little to no input from employees. Usually they make decisions on their own thoughts and rarely seek advice
List three characteristics of autocratic leadership
- Full control over decision making
- Quick decision making
- Close supervision of employees
List three advantages of autocratic
- Quick decision making
- Close supervision
- Maintained order + discipline
List three disadvantages of autocratic leadership
- Excessive leader dependancy
- Absenteeism + Turnover
- Devalued staff
Define democratic leadership
Allows employees to have a more participative role in the decision making process.
List three things democratic leadership is characterised by
- Employees encouraged to give output.
- Slower decision making
- Managers believe in employee autonomy
List three advantages of democratic leadership
- Helps solve complex problems
- High levels of job satisfaction
- Promotes teamwork
List three disadvantages of democratic leadership
- No clear definition of leadership
- Causes leaders to fence sit
- If misapplied, disharmony can arise
Define laissez faire leadership
Where leader doesn’t engage in the decision making process, instead they give a degree of power + authority to staff
State three characteristics of laissez faire leadership
- Minimal input into the operation of the business
- Remove leader, gives little guidance
- Employees are independent + empowered
State three advantages of laissez faire leadership
- Encourages motivation
- Promotes personal growth
- Optimises experience
State three disadvantages of laissez faire leadership
- Encourages laziness
- Reduced positivity
- Reduced accountability
What are three factors that influence what type of leadership is used.
- Personality of leaders
- Nature of the task
- Workers skill / knowledge levels
