Management Styles

Question 1

Define autocratic management

Answer 1

A management style where the leader makes all the decisions based on the policies and procedures.
Employees have no input.

Question 2

Advantages of autocratic management

Answer 2

• Decisions are made quickly and easily as there is no discussion with staff.
• One way communication

Question 3

Disadvantages of autocratic management

Answer 3

• No employee input, so decisions cant be enhanced.

- Employees don’t get the chance to develop skills or feel valued.

Question 4

Define persuasive management

Answer 4

Manager makes all the decisions, then persuades employees of the benefits of those decisions.
-One way communication

Question 5

Advantages of persuasive management

Answer 5

• Managers gain trust and support through persuasion.

- Quick, easy and clear decision making.

Question 6

Disadvantages of persuasive management

Answer 6

• No opportunity for employees to enhance decision making.

- Communication is still poor from manager to employees.

Question 7

Define consultative management

Answer 7

Manager consults with employees on issues before making the final decision.
Broadens the ideas brought to the business.
-Two way communication (but is centralized)

Question 8

Advantages of consultative management

Answer 8

• Broadens ideas brought to the business

- Seeking employee suggestions will boost their motivation (sense of purpose).

Question 9

Disadvantages of consultative management

Answer 9

• Slows down decision making

- Some employees ideas will be ignored, causing resentment.

Question 10

Define participative management

Answer 10

Management style where ideas are shared and decisions are made by employees and the manager.
Positive: recognizes the skills and abilities of employees.
-Two way communication (but is decentralized)
eg- google

Question 11

Advantages of participative management

Answer 11

• Recognizes skills and abilities of employees (empowering them).
• Team work will lead to a final decision

Question 12

Disadvantages of participative management

Answer 12

• Time consuming

- May cause conflict as some ideas will be disregarded.

Question 13

Define laissez faire

Answer 13

Management style where all decision making is done by employees while the manager has no role.
Manager may still set objectives. (Employees don’t work together, its more set tasks for them to complete themselves).

Question 14

Advantages of laissez faire

Answer 14

• Very trusting and empowering

- Can be creative with high level of responsibility

Question 15

Disadvantages of laissez faire

Answer 15

Can lead to a loss of control or conflict between employees.

Question 16

When is the autocratic management style best used

Answer 16

• Limited time

- Employees lack experience

Question 17

When is the persuasive management style best used?

Answer 17

• Decisions need to be made quickly

- Employees lack experience

Question 18

When is the consultative management style best used?

Answer 18

• During change
• Employees have experience
• Complex task need to be solved

Question 19

When is the participative management style best used?

Answer 19

• During change
• Employees have experience
• Complex tasks need to be solved
• Creativity is required

Question 20

When is laissex-faire management style best used?

Answer 20

• High skilled employees

- High creativity required