Management styles

Question 1

Autocratic

Answer 1

Centralised decision-making
One way communication
Manager makes final decision
Adv. - Quick decisions, direct communication
Disadv. - Quick decisions not the best, discourages teamwork

Question 2

Persuasive

Answer 2

Centralised decision-making 
Reasons why explained to employees 
Managers make final decisions 
Adv. - Quick decisions, employees have clear idea 
Disadv.

Question 3

Consultative

Answer 3

Consulting with employees
Two-way communication
Centralised decision-making
Adv. - variety of ideas, motivate employees
Disadv. - Time consuming, employees still may feel overlooked

Question 4

Participative

Answer 4

Decisions performed as a team
Decentralised approach
Manager still retains full responsibility
Adv. - Improved decisions, trust in employees
Disadv. - conflict, time-consuming

Question 5

Laissez-faire

Answer 5

Decision-making left to employees
Running of business up to employees
Adv. - Employee independence, teamwork
Disadv. - lack of guidance + direction, does not suit unskilled workers