btec business

topic b

autocratic/authoritarian

this style is often associated with power and control

advantages of autocratic/authoritarian

gets the job done quickly and decision making is simple

disadvantages of autocratic/authoritarian

staff can become demotivated as they have little say

paternalistic

often appears as ‘family’ with the leader or manager acting as the dominant paternal or maternal figure

advantages of paternalistic

staff will feel valued and fulfilled

disadvantages of paternalistic

team might become quite competitive with everyone competing for attention and affection

democratic/participative

invites participation from others, seeking ideas and involvement

advantages of democratic/participative

motivated staff as they feel involved

disadvantages of democratic/participative

decision making may take time

laissez faire

style is hands off, where employees are delegated free-reign to decide how to go about their working day and make deicsions

advanatages of laissez

if staff are skilled they can be highly motivated

disadvantages of laissez-faire

if staff are mot skilled productivity can be low

transactional

is considered about getting the job done with little disruption to normal operations

advantages of transactional style

operating processes can improve

disadvantages of transactional style

long term strategy is not a focus and so long term growth may not happen

transformation style

considers the bigger picture and takes a more strategic (long term)view to achieving the goals

advantages of transformational style

organisations can be turned around

disadvantages of transformational style

change may make staff demotivated and negative

charismatic style

someone who pushes boundaries and engages and motivates people through their personal attititudes and approach

advantages of charismatic style

change can happen quickly

disadvantages of charimatic style

these leaders can be self obsessed and not focus on staff

when is autocratic/authoritarian style needed

when a decision needs to be made

emergencies

when employees need direction

when is democratic/participative style needed

crreative situations

where teamwork is important

where time is not an issue

when is paternalistic style needed

when employees are in need of being listened to

when is laissez-faire needed

in a highly skilled workforce