LEADERSHIP STYLES

1. Autocratic
An autocracy is a form of government where one person has absolute power.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2rentfCTAw
Characteristics
When Effective
When Ineffective

Tells others what to

do

Limits discussion
Group does not

experience feeling of
team work

Time is limited
Goal is to develop a sense of
Individuals lack skill
team
and knowledge
Members have some
Group doesnt know
skill/knowledge
each other
Group wants an element of
spontaneity

2. Democratic
A democracy is a form of government where leaders are elected.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6jgWxkbR7A

Characteristics
When Effective
Participative style Everyone gets a

Leader encourages
chance to be heard
group to be part of People get to be part
decision making
of change
Leader keeps
Relatively more
members informed
peaceful

When Ineffective
Not everyone is fairly
represented
There can be a divide between
people

3. Bureaucratic
Bureaucracy is a form of government where an appointed leader rather than an elected one makes
decisions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8EQAnKntLs

Characteristics
Manager is by the book
Everything is done

according to procedure or
policy

When Effective
Straightforward

Clearly prohibits citizens

from doing wrong

Rules are properly

followed

When Ineffective
Large chance for
corruption
Often contradicts itself

4. Laissez-Faire
Laissez-Faire is a type of government where leaders have little to no involvement and let things
play out over time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTzHx6RJTVE

Characteristics
hands off style

Little direction is provided

and group is given

freedom
All authority or power is
given to the group

When Effective
Community is engaged in
decision making
Free Market is very

important and run freely

Sense of freedom

When Ineffective
People can be treated
unfairly
Unorganized
No minimum wages

5. Monarchy
A monarchy is a type of leadership where the leaders are monarchs, part of a single family.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PYEKSOBRtM

Characteristics
When Effective
When Ineffective
Power is inherited and Time effective
Not always trustworthy
passed down the Royal Greater social approval Chance of corruption
family line ( hereditary)
Taxpayers pay for
monarchys needs
6. Communism
Communism is a type of government where all property is owned by the government and people paid
for their abilities and needs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qElx_EyTTKA

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
When Ineffective
Very organized
Little to no freedom
Everyone has a job
Nobody inclined to do
Fair treatment for all
hard work
Government controls all Can ruin a nation if
people
people dont do work
effectively