Type Of Manager Flashcards
focuses on providing solution to every problem
of the company. This manager also concentrates on achieving the company’s goals.
However, managers of this type sometimes tend to overdo the lask of solving every
problem which affects his or her overall performance.
The Problem-solving Manager
threatens employees to work towards a goal. This
manager employs fear tactics and uses an “iron hand” to push employees for
results to avoid consequences. He or she is characterized as tough and rude.
The Pitchfork Manager
neither follows any strategy nor prepares for any
situation or task and usually ends up with inconsistent results. The strength of
this manager is his or her ability to make people teel at ease when he or she is
around since listening to others is second nature to him or her. However, this over-
friendliness usually hinders his or her leadership decisions and results in a less
systematic approach to problems therefore affecting his or her overall performance.
The pontificating manager
thinks only of himself or herself. This type of
manager is not a team player and usually works for personal gain or interest. He
or she breeds unhealthy competition instead of cooperation and teamwork. This
type of manager is characterized as being too proud and overconfident and has the
tendency to compete with the members of the team. More often than not, members
of the team resign or leave the company because or poor management.
The presumptuous manager
Is open to change and personal growth. However, he or she can be very mechanical and may lack interpersonal skills to interect more closely with his or her team members. He or she just concentrates on facts and figures, for example, about the product or service being offered.
The perfect manager
wants to please everyone and make the team members
happy. However, being a crowd pleaser becomes a hindrance because of his or
her lack of drive and assertiveness to manage the team. This type of manager
is described as very timid in his or her approach to avoid any confrontation with
anyone especially from the members of his or her team.
The passive manager
