AUTOCRATIC LEADERSHIP

Thato Kaudi G12 Key5

 MAY BE APPLIED :
In a crisis e.g. in a case where the leader faces unforeseen challenges.
Can be applied on employee’s who have not received the necessary
training.
Dealing with employees who have difficulty in cooperating, this
becomes a better alternative.
When solutions to problems has been researched and is available .
 Advantages

☻Decisions can be taken without any contemplation nor

consultation with employees.
☻Under direct supervision and strict control, high quality products
can be ensured as discipline is highly maintained.
☻Inexperienced staff receives clear guidance without any
misunderstandings.
☻Deadlines and schedules can be maintained as work gets
completed on time.
 DISADVANTAGE'S
∞Division between leaders and followers is to be expected, as they may
not always agree on solutions to solve problems.
∞Negative impact on productivity is mostly caused by de-motivated
workers.
∞If the opinions and views of workers are not considered workers can
become de-motivated.
∞Implementation of cost reducing ideas may end-up not being used .