LEADERSHIP STYLES

1. Autocratic
Characteristics

When Effective

Tells others
what to do
Limits
discussion
Group does not
experience
feeling of team
work

Time is limited
Individuals lack
skill and
knowledge
Group doesnt
know each
other

2. Democratic
Characteristics
When Effective
Participative
People get
style
encouraged to
share their
Leader
thoughts
encourages
People will get
group to be part
of decision
more involved
making
into the project
Leader keeps
members
informed
3. Bureaucratic
Characteristics
Manager is by the
book
Everything is done
according to
procedure or policy

When Ineffective

Goal is to develop a sense

of team
Members have some
skill/knowledge
Group wants an element of
spontaneity

When Ineffective
When there is conflict
When the information is not
right
Not doing the work
People elect the wrong
leader

When Effective
Gets people to
finish on time
Makes sure
everyone is safe
and sound
Make sure people
follow the rules

When Ineffective
Big punishments if
rules are not
followed
accordingly
When something is
done out of order

4. Laissez-Faire
Characteristics
hands off style
Little direction is
provided and group
is given freedom
All authority or
power is given to
the group
5. Monarchy
Characteristics
Power is inherited
and passed down
the Royal family
line ( hereditary)

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
Easier for people to
work alone
Simple tasks to do

When Ineffective
When there is a lot
of instructions
needed to finish the
work
When there is
conflict people do
not work together

When Effective
Simple decisions
only need to be
made
King and queen are
looked highly as
good symbols to
follow

When Ineffective
When people want
equality
When people want
a say in the matter
but do not have the
rights to do so

When Effective
Same rights for
everyone
Free health care
Free education
More jobs for every
one

When Ineffective
When companys
want to expand but
cant because it is
against the law