Styles of Leadership

Question 1

what’s the the three types of leadership?

Answer 1

• autocratic
• democratic
• laissez-faire

Question 2

what does autocratic mean?

Answer 2

• absolute authority and control is retained by the leader
• managers have the complete say in what employees do and how they act, employees are not consulted
• obedience is expected without questions and can be viewed as bossy and controlled.

Question 3

what are the advantages of autocratic leadership?

Answer 3

• quick decision making
• employees get direct assistance from the top
• clear expectations of what needs done

Question 4

what are the disadvantages of autocratic leadership?

Answer 4

• lack of input from employees
• employees are totally dependent on leaders
• poor motivator as no opportunity for delegation and responsibility

Question 5

what is democratic leadership?

Answer 5

• there is good communication between manager and employees
• employees have a say in decisions
• managers have the overall say in the outcome but employees are also consulted

Question 6

what are the advantages of democratic leadership?

Answer 6

• employees are more engaged and motivated as they are consulted during decision making
• empowerment -greater job satisfaction
• employees are better prepared for promotion as they have more responsibilities

Question 7

what are the disadvantages of democratic leadership?

Answer 7

• involving employees in decision making can make the process longer
• some may require close supervision
• requires effective leader to ensure all employee are still during their job

Question 8

what is laissez faire leadership?

Answer 8

• manager set tasks but don’t supervise
• manager leave staff to do their job without interfering
• delegate power and authority to employees and they solve their own problems

Question 9

what are the advantages of laissez faire leadership?

Answer 9

• high degree of trust among employees
• increased motivation as employees are high empowered
• reduction in stress for managers, creates more relaxed working environment
• employees develop skills quickly

Question 10

what are the disadvantages of laissez faire leadership?

Answer 10

• employees may feel more pressure
• poor quail it’s output can occur if there’s no supervision
• employee can request higher wages for taken on more responsibility

Question 11

what factors affect leadership?

Answer 11

• the task - a complex will require more direction from management. whereas a more creative task would benefit from hands off approach
• time available - there may be a tight deadline to complete a project, therefore less time for discussion
• skills of staff - high skilled staff are less supervision
• managers personality
• group size
• availability of finance
• corporate culture