The document discusses four main leadership styles: autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, and paternalistic. The autocratic style involves a leader making all decisions without input from others. Democratic leadership includes staff in the decision-making process. Laissez-faire gives staff freedom and responsibility with little direction from the leader. Paternalistic leadership treats staff like family, with the leader providing care and support in exchange for loyalty. Each style has when it may be most effective to use as well as potential downsides.
The document discusses four main leadership styles: autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, and paternalistic. The autocratic style involves a leader making all decisions without input from others. Democratic leadership includes staff in the decision-making process. Laissez-faire gives staff freedom and responsibility with little direction from the leader. Paternalistic leadership treats staff like family, with the leader providing care and support in exchange for loyalty. Each style has when it may be most effective to use as well as potential downsides.
The document discusses four main leadership styles: autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, and paternalistic. The autocratic style involves a leader making all decisions without input from others. Democratic leadership includes staff in the decision-making process. Laissez-faire gives staff freedom and responsibility with little direction from the leader. Paternalistic leadership treats staff like family, with the leader providing care and support in exchange for loyalty. Each style has when it may be most effective to use as well as potential downsides.
The document discusses four main leadership styles: autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, and paternalistic. The autocratic style involves a leader making all decisions without input from others. Democratic leadership includes staff in the decision-making process. Laissez-faire gives staff freedom and responsibility with little direction from the leader. Paternalistic leadership treats staff like family, with the leader providing care and support in exchange for loyalty. Each style has when it may be most effective to use as well as potential downsides.
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LEADERSHIP STYLES
CASE STUDY:A STUDY OF LEADERSHIP STYLES OF STEVE JOBS
Introduction Basic Leadership Styles Other Leadership Styles
Overview Leadership, according to Peter DeLisle, is the ability to influence others, with or without authority.
Leadership is the ability to develop a vision that motivates others to move with a passion toward a common goal
Leadership is a direct function of three elements of interpersonal effectiveness 1.Awareness 2.Ability 3.Commitment
Leadership Styles:
LEADERSHIP STYLE 1 AUTOCRATIC
The classical approach. Leader makes decisions without reference to anyone else Does not consult staff, nor allowed to give any input You MUST do as they say. They believe they know best. They make it clear to staff/workers exactly what needs to be done. Staff expected to obey orders without receiving any explanations They do not give workers chance to make suggestions.
When to use AUTOCRATIC
Sometimes the most effective style to use
New, untrained staff do not know which tasks to perform or which procedures to follow
Effective supervision provided only through detailed orders and instructions
Staff do not respond to any other leadership style Limited time in which to make a decision.
Employees know the Leaderss expectations.
AUTOCRATIC SHOULD not be used because
Staff become tense, fearful, or resentful
Staff expect their opinions heard.
Staff depend on their leader to make all their decisions
The autocratic style should not be used when a leader wants to get their employees engaged in the decision-making process.
Discourages employees from thinking about process improvements
LEADERSHIP STYLE 2 Democratic
Also known as participative style
Includes one or more people in the decision making process of determining what to do and how to do it.
Encourages staff to be a part of the decision making
This style of leader believes decision making can be better if it is SHARED
They actively ask employees for ideas and suggestions.
They believe in allowing workers and staff to develop by involving them in decisions about how to improve the business.
When to use Democratic
Wants staff to share in decision-making and problem-solving duties.
Wants to keep staff informed about matters that affect them.
Wants to provide opportunities for staff to develop a high sense of personal growth and job satisfaction.
Want to encourage team building and participation
Employees actively involved in decision making
DEMOCRATIC SHOULD not be used when
Time consuming
Not everyone likes to participate in decision making
Not enough time to get everyones input
Leader feels threatened by this type of leadership
Staff safety is a critical concern
LEADERSHIP STYLE 3 Laissez-Faire
Also known as the hands-off style
The leader provides little or no direction and gives staff as much freedom as possible
Allows people to make their own decisions.
Leader is still responsible for the decisions that are made
This style allows greater freedom and responsibility for people.
Open management style Management shares information Team (or individual employee) is completely responsible for the workload.
When to use Laissez-Faire
Easy management style to administer
Complete empowerment for employees
Staff highly skilled, experienced, and educated
Outside experts, such as staff specialists or consultants used to complete a task.
Managing experienced, well-trained, and highly- motivated workers
DEMOCRATIC SHOULD not be used when
Not suitable for lesser experienced employees
Lack of motivation
Staff feel insecure at the unavailability of a Leader.
The leader cannot provide regular feedback to staff on how well they are doing
LEADERSHIP STYLE 4 PATERNALISTIC
Leader acts as a father figure.
Paternalistic leader makes decision but may consult.
Believes in the need to support staff
Leadership in Asian countries such as e.g. China and India.
paternalistic leadership is composed of three main elements: autocratic leadership, benevolent leadership and moral leadership.
Leader takes care of employees, gets strong loyalty in return Employees feel like part of the family
When to use PATERNALISTIC Helpful in healing organizations with serious divisions, conflicts or broken trust.
