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Leadership Styles Video and Activity

Watch the video below that is named


‘Leadership Styles: Laissez-faire,
Democratic & Autocratic Styles of
Leadership’. After watching the video
begin to answer the questions below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fx7yy9-
L7E&t=1s

1. Define what is meant by the term autocratic leadership.

2. Define what is meant by the term democratic leadership.

3. Define what is meant by the term laissez-faire leadership.

4. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of autocratic leadership.


5. Mama Mia Italians has been operating for just under a year. The owner
Greg has taken a laissez-faire style of leadership by letting employees
work without supervision and make their own decisions. Staff feel valued
at work and are happy, however customer complaints are becoming more
frequent and some tasks are not being done. Should Greg stick with this
leadership style or try a new one? Explain your answer.

6. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of democratic

leadership?
7. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of laissez-faire
leadership?

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