Unit 1: Leadership Styles

Question 1

Leaders are often characterized by a classical approach to understanding leadership. The classic leadership styles are often referred to as:

Autocratic leadershi

Answer 1

1) Autocratic
2) Laissez-faire
3) Democratic

Question 2

Autocratic leadership

Answer 2

A leader with an autocratic approach acts in a unilateral manner. Command and control fashion.

Manager under this style emphasize task completion over people
Retain authority and information
Unilateral meaning the management is done by one person in a “do as I say” approach

Question 3

Laissez-faire leadership

Answer 3

A leader with an autocratic approach acts in a unilateral manner. Command and control fashion.

Manager under this style emphasize task completion over people

Retain authority and information
Unilateral meaning the management is done by one person in a “do as I say” approach

Question 4

Democratic leadership

Answer 4

A leader with a democratic approach emphasizes tasks and people.

Managers care about both the task at hand and the people they work with
Managers share information, collaborate, and encourage participation in decision-making.