PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS

DEFINITION OF LEADERSHIP
• This is a process of
influencing the activities
of an organized group
toward goal setting and
goal achievement.
• Leadership is the ability
to direct and motivate
others to achieve a goal
or objective.
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A
GOOD LEADER?
There are three types of leadership styles.
Can you guess any?
 TYPES OF LEADERSHIP STYLES
• Autocratic or
Authoritarian style of
leadership
• Democratic or
Participative Style
• Laissez-faire style of
leadership
Let us examine the authoritarian leadership
style
Autocratic or authoritarian Leadership Style

• Dominant and decisions are made without

consultation
• Managers retains as much power and decision
making authority as possible
• Does not consult staff, nor allowed to give any
input or feedback
• Staff expected to obey orders without
receiving any explanations
What would be some of the advantages of
this style?
What would be some of the dis-advantages
of this style?
Let us examine the democratic leadership
style
What are some of the benefits of this style?
Let us examine the Laissez-faire leadership
style
Make notes on the advantages and dis-
advantages of this leadership style