LEADERSHIP STYLES

1.Autocratic
Characteristics
-Tell others what to do

When Effective
-Time is limited

When Ineffective
Goal is to develop a sense
of team

2.Democratic
Characteristics

When Effective

When Ineffective

-Participative style

- Large or complex
problem which requires
lots of input to solve

-Group expects to be told

what to do

3.Bureaucratic
Characteristics

When Effective

When Ineffective

- Manager is by the book

-Routine tasks are being

performed over and over

- Group members do only

what is expected of the m

and no more

4.Laissez-Faire
Characteristics

When Effective

When Ineffective

-hands off style

- Time is available

- Group is unmotivated
Members have little skill
or knowledge

5.Monarchy
Characteristics

When Effective

When Ineffective

- Power is inherited and

passed down the Royal
family line ( hereditary)

- No worry or conflict

- Can be restrictive
because people do not
have the vote

over elections

6.Communism
Characteristics
- Governments owns all
land and property, all
production and
distribution is controlled
by the state, in theory
everyone is equal and
works towards sharing
wealth

When Effective
- More equal spread of
economic resources

When Ineffective
-Practically often there
are concerns that the
peoples problems
often go unaddressed