Leadership Style and Autocratic

1. PRESENTATION
ON
LEADERSHIP STYLE AND AUTOCRATIC
Guided By:
MS. Kavita Meena
Presented By:
Arshad Alam
MAULANA AZAD NATIONAL URDU UNIVERSITY
150301-03-36

2. leadership styles
Definition of Leadership style :-
According to Newstrom :-
Leadership style is the manner
and approach of providing
direction, implementing plans,
and motivating people.

3. Leadership styles :-
The behaviour exhibited by a leader
during the supervision of subordinates is
known as leadership style.
 There are probably as many different
style of leadership as there are
leaders.

4. Basically
 three styles namely
 directive,
 participative
 laissez faire.

5. AUTOCRATIC STYLE
An autocratic leader is
one who takes all
decisions himself without
consulting the
subordinates.

6. Autocratic style features :-
Close supervision and control.
Centralised power and decision-making.
Discipline through reward/punishment.
One-way communication.
Total dependence of subordinates on
superior.

7. Advantage of Autocratic
style
Quick Decision making.
Streamlined work process.
Absolute control.
Focused targets.
Close supervision.

8. Disadvantage of Autocratic
style
One-way Communication.
Little scope for developing
creativity.
Exploitation of employees.
Excessive leader dependence.
Low employee morale.