Situational variables likely to influence the choice of a leadership style

The autocratic type of leadership may come as a result of leading a high-headed type of group.
The leader may prefer to embrace this form of leadership if the group that he/she is leading is more
rebellious than cooperative (Hamlin 2006). The participative style may be embraced by leaders
who want to build a good reputation. This type of leadership will allow a leader to give his/her
group a chance to express their ideas. This type of leadership believes that by doing so in the long
run it will be fruitful. The free rein style of leadership can be prompted by situations of a leader
being in a highly cooperative and idealistic group and hence fully entrusting them with the
decisions as he/she has the utmost confidence of the decisions they make.

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