Leadership Styles

Question 1

A majority of the decisions are made by the manager.
Manager dictates work to be done and who will do it.
Little opportunity for input.
Communication flows only downward.
Emphasis on task completion.

Answer 1

Autocratic/authoritative leadership

Question 2

Input encouraged among workers.
Includes: asking for input, voting, developing a consensus, delegating to others.
Communication flows up and down
Human relationships are important.

Answer 2

Democratic/participative leadership

Question 3

Little or no direction or guidance provided.
Coworkers make their own decisions.
Maximum freedom.
Leadership vacuum can occur where an informal leader may arise.

Answer 3

Laissez-Faire/a permissive leadership

Question 4

Combines the positive features of authoritative and participative/democratic leadership styles.
Leader provides maximum structure when the situation requires it.
Provides maximum group participation when needed.
Support and encouragement provided to subordinates at all times.

Answer 4

Multicratic leadership