Types of management and leadership styles

Question 1

Tannenbaum and Schmidt

Answer 1

Four main styles of leadership are identified in the Tannenbaum and Schmidt Continuum of Leadership:

TELLS

Leader identifies problems, makes decision and announces to subordinates; expects implementation

SELLS

Leader still makes decision, but attempts to overcome resistance through discussion & persuasion

CONSULTS

Leader identifies problem and presents it to the group. Listens to advice and suggestions before making a decision

JOINS

Leader defines the problem and passes on the solving & decision-making to the group (which manager is part of)

Question 2

Blake Mouton

Answer 2

The Blake Mouton Managerial Grid identifies five different leadership styles based on a grid.

The grid has two axes, measuring:

Concern for People (y-axis)
Concern for Completing Task (x-axis)

Concern for People (High = 9 Low = 1)
Concern for Task (High = 9 Low = 1)

Impoverished Management
Country Club Management
Task Management
Team Management
Middle of the Road Management