Leadership Styles

Question 1

Define Lasisez - Faire leadership style

Answer 1

Managers with this style do not issue instructions or supervise staff, they just let staff carry out their jobs

Question 2

Describe the benefits of Laissez - Faire leadership

Answer 2

Creates a relaxed work environment

Employees are highly empowered to make decisions and only seek managers assistance when they need more help, which motivates employees

Inspires more creative decision making

Question 3

Describe the consequences of Laissez - Faire leadership

Answer 3

Lack of direction can lead to objectives not being met

This can only work in highly professional environments where workers are self - motivated

Decision making may be slower

Question 4

Define Autocratic leadership

Answer 4

Authority and control is retained by the leader. Managers tell employees what to do

Question 5

Define democratic leadership

Answer 5

Communication and employee participation is key. Managers let employees have a say in decision - making

Question 6

Describe the advantages of democratic leadership

Answer 6

Employees feel motivated as they have a say in decision-making

The manager has the final say but employees can contribute, which can encourage creativity and help solve complex problems

Question 7

Describe the consequences of Democratic leadership

Answer 7

Mistakes can be made if workers are not skilled or experienced enough to participate in decision - making.

Some employees can be less productive than they would be under an autocratic manager

Question 8

Describe the advantages of Autocratic leadership

Answer 8

There are clear expectations of what needs to be done

Decisions can be made quickly

This works well when the manager is the most skilled or knowledgable in the team

Question 9

Describe the consequences of Autocratic leadership

Answer 9

There’s no opportunity for delegation or empowerment, de-motivating some staff

There’s a lack of creativity in decision - making as it is retained with senior management