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Leadershipstyles
Leadershipstyles
1. Autocratic
Characteristics
When Effective
Tells others
what to do
Limits
discussion
Group does not
experience
feeling of
teamwork
Time is limited
Individuals lack
skill and
knowledge
Group doesnt
know each
other
When Ineffective
2. Democratic
Characteristics
When Effective
Participative
style
Leader
encourages
group to be part
of decision
making
Leader keeps
members
informed
When asked to
participate in a
certain task
Used almost
everywhere
around the
world
When Ineffective
3. Bureaucratic
Characteristics
Manager is by the
book
Everything is done
according to
procedure or policy
When Effective
Useful in most
government/court
cases
Necessary in
critical/emergency
situations
When Ineffective
In some cases
where the law must
be turned in order
to get results
4. Laissez-Faire
Characteristics
When Effective
When group
members are very
well educated
When the group
members know
what to do
When Ineffective
When group
members are not
well educated
When group
members are not
known of what the
task is
5. Monarchy
Characteristics
Power is inherited
and passed down
the Royal family
line ( hereditary)
When Effective
When Ineffective
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
When a country
needs to grow
financially
Effective in 2nd/3rd
world countries
When Ineffective
Communism is
almost most of the
time ineffective in
the 1st world
countries.