2.5. Leadership Styles

Leadership Styles

Different approaches to dealing with people and making decisions in a position of authority.

Autocratic Leadership

A manager assumes business control and orders are followed, making all decisions themselves, without involving others, and working in a structured environment.

Democratic Leadership

The process encourages employee involvement in decision-making, fostering higher motivation, creativity, and engagement, thereby promoting a more collaborative and effective work environment.

Laissez-Faire Leadership

The leader outlines broad objectives to employees, who are then expected to make decisions and organize their work, with guidance provided only when necessary.