Leadership Styles Leadership Style Description When Effective When Ineffective Autocratic Tells others what to do Limits discussion of new ideas Does not foster a sense of teamwork Time is limited Group members lack skill or experience Group does not know each other Developing teamwork is a goal Members do have skills and knowledge Group wants spontaneity in their work They do not entertain any suggestions or initiatives from subordinates. The autocratic management has been successful as it provides strong motivation to the manager. It permits quick decision-making, as only one person decides for the whole group and keeps each decision to himself until he feels it is needed to be shared with the rest of the group.[47]

Leadership Styles Leadership Style Description When Effective When Ineffective Laissez Faire Gives little or no direction to team Offers opinion only when asked Does not seem to be in charge Members have high degree of skill and motivation Sense of team exists Routine is established Low sense of teamwork Little skill or knowledge present Group is looking for direction

Leadership Styles Leadership Style Description When Effective When Ineffective Democratic Involves groups members in planning Asks before tells Promotes teamwork Group is unmotivated Members lack competence High degree of conflict is present Time is available Group is motivated Members are competent and contributing

Visual Summary of Leadership Styles