management styles

Autocratic leader

-manager makes all the decisions, does not allow employee input

-can be effective in times of crisis or when immediate compliance with rules or procedures is needed

adv and disadv -autocrative

adv: -directions and procedures are clearly defined.

-Management can monitor performance as employees' roles and expectations are clearly set out.

-Time is used efficiently, and problems are dealt with quickly because there is no discussion or consultation

Disadv: -conflict increases as employees are competing for management approval

-Ideas are not shared, so employees do not get a chance to develop their skills, and they do not feel valued.

Participative leader

-The manager shares some of the decision making responbility with their subordinates

-employees have a need to believe that their employer cares about their needs

-communication is a 2 way procces

adv and disadv- participative

adv: -relationships are positive, employees are more likely to accept decisions

-Sharing ideas in work teams leads to higher levels of commitment of employees

-motivation and job satisfaction is high

disadvantage: -managers' control may be weakened and undermined

-any informal system may lead to collapse in management

-quality of decisions may be poor because compromises were made

Situational leader

-leadership styles change from situation to situation

-The manager adapts their style to the situation

-uses cues such as the type of task, the nature of the group, and other factors.

adv and disadv- situational

adv: -flexible and can create pleasant work

-increases awareness of leader

-can improve team cohesiveness as there is less internal conflict

disad: -can be ineffective in task oriented enviroments as the leader may not be able to be as flexible as needed, forced to be in a telling space

-focuses more on immediate needs rather than long-term needs

-shift in leadership style may create confusion.

Leadership

-element of a business- can be analysed with reference to both leadership styles and leadership traits

A manager's leadership style is essentially their way of doing things

mangement

plan -> coordinate -> control -> lead