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Autocratic Leadership
classical approach manager has all the power staff follows blindly structured rewards and punishment
Autocratic Leaders
Adolf Hitler Leadership style
critiqued throughout history
Led country into economic and political turmoil
Example
Pro’s: Con’s:
Newly trained staff
Detailed orders and supervision
Limits time for decision making
Fear and Resentment
Other opinions want to be heard
Corrupt leaders
Bureaucratic Leadership
According to Weber bureaucratic leaders were transactional leaders in contrast to transformational leaders of (e.g. charismatic leaders)
Leaders are strict Powerful leaders Dominant hierarchies Followers to follow rules Control through policy Stability
Most Effective When:
Performing repetitive, formulaic tasks Followers required to adhere to strict
procedural guidelines or standards Job requires working with dangerous
tools, chemicals, etc. Job requires the handling of large
amounts of cash
Should Not Be Used When:
When work habits become ingrained, routine and it becomes hard to evolve
Loss of interest and motivation Loss of Initiative
Laissez-Faire Leadership Style Literally means “let it be” in French Very little guidance from leaders Complete freedom for followers to make
decisions Leaders provide the tools and resources
needed Group members are expected to solve
problems on their own
Most Effective When:
Employees are: highly skilled, experienced, and
educated. have pride in their work and the drive to
do it successfully on their own. trustworthy and experienced.
Should Not Be Used When:
Group members lack the knowledge and experience needed to complete tasks and make decisions.
Members feel insecure at the unavailability of a leader’s guidance.
Leader cannot provide feedback to let group know about their quality of performance.
Laissez-Faire Leaders
Willy Wonka
Democratic Leadership Style “Participative” Encourages staff to be apart of
decision making Keeps staff informed Shares decision making and problem
solving responsibilities
Should Not Be Used When:
Time is limited It would be easier
for the leader to make the decision
Can’t afford mistakes
Republic Leadership Style
Indirect rule by the people
People entitled to vote for representatives best suited for the job
Examples of Republics
The United States City states of Greece, like Athens and Sparta Queen Amidala
Athens
Sparta
Most Effective Because:
Very structured form of government People who have experience or
specific knowledge are in control of law making
Organizational Leadership Style Potential to control a
group of individuals Should not dominate
over others Guide the
individuals under him
Optimistic & Empathetic
Understand the needs of the group
Organizational Leaders
President Barker
Determination of Leadership Style Trait approach to leadership Leader’s personality Chosen staff Organization