FACTORS THAT SHAPE THE MANAGEMENT STYLE AN EFFECTIVE WORK TEAM ENSURE PRODUCTIVITY FACTORS THAT SHAPE THE MANAGEMENT STYLE AUTOCRATIC STYLE AUTOCRATIC STYLE BENEFITS OF AUTOCRATIC STYLE Can make decisions quickly, especially in stress-filled situations; Clear chain of command, oversight;
Good where strong, directive leadership is needed.
DRAWBACKS OF AUTOCRATIC STYLE Discourages group input Can impair morale and lead to resentment
May impair or ignore creative solutions and expertise
from subordinates LAISSEZ-FAIRE STYLE LEADS TO THE LOWEST PRODUCTIVITY AMONG GROUP MEMBERS LAISSEZ-FAIRE STYLE LAISSEZ-FAIRE STYLE