3. Autocratic style means that the manager
makes decisions unilaterally, and without much
regard for subordinates, as a result, decisions will
reflect the opinions and personality of the manager.
This is the oldest style in managing a group of
people to get things done.
There are two types of autocratic
leaders:
Directive Autocrat
Permissive Autocrat
4. Democratic style - the manager
is open to others opinions and welcome
their contribution into the decision
making process.
The communication is extensive in both
directions.
There are two types of democratic
leaders:
Directive Democratic
Permissive Democratic
5. Comparison
Strengths Weaknesses
When controlling No new ideas from
large numbers of low staff as it will not be
skilled workers. considered anyway.
There is a certain Subordinates are
Autocratic level of discipline. overly dependent on
supervision of the
Clearly defined leader.
objectives and methods
of achieving them. Manager are alone.
6. Comparison
Strengths Weaknesses
Authority is delegated Mistakes can be
to workers which is made if workers are
motivating. not skilled or
experienced enough.
Every decision is
Democratic made with the Decision-making
majority's agreement. process can be very
slow.
Two-way
management style.
7. Conclusion
Management styles are the ways
managers make their decision and
relate to their subordinates.
Some management styles maybe best for the
situation and some can not be.
Therefore, a manager should be a dynamic person who has
insight into many types of management styles and can
combine them.
