1. 3 Leadership
Styles

2. 1. Autocratic Leader Takes control Doesn’t listen to employees’ ideas
Best used when:
Decisions need to be made quickly
Making unpleasant decisions
Disadvantage:
Makes employees unhappy, rebellious

3. 2. Laissez-Faire Leader Leaves employees to do their own work
Best used when:
Employees are mature and experienced
Disadvantages:
New employees are lost
Employees become directionless

4. 3. Democratic Leader Gets input from employees before making decisions
Encourages staff to participate
Best used when:
There is time to get employees involved in decision-making
Disadvantage:
Making decisions takes longer