2. AUTOCRATIC TYPES
• Autocratic type of leaders are oftenly described as those with
ultimate authority and power
• They tend to make choices based on their ideas alone and don’t listen
to there team or seek imput from others.
• This type of leadership is mainly gained through; punishment,
threats,demands,orders,rules and regulations
3. CHARASTERISTICS OF AUTOCRATIC LEADERS
• The leaders makes all decisions
• The leaders directs their teams methods and processes
• The leaders provide often structured and rigid environment
• The leader accepts limit to no input.
4. Advantages of autocratic leadership
• Quick decision making- leaders has the final say decision making can
be made and conveyed efficiently, an attribute that becomes handy
during crisis.
• Clear chain of commands- It provides clear hierarchy and chain of
commands,which can help maintain order and reduce confusion
within an organisation
• Maintaining Confidentiality: In cases where sensitive information
must be kept confidential, autocratic leaders can control the flow of
information more effectively.
• Clearly defined structure: Clear rules and procedures are in
place and every employee knows what to do and how to do it
5. Disadvantages
• Degrades trust and morale: Autocratic leadership discourages input, which can make
teams feel like their ideas are ignored and they’re unable to contribute.
• Dependent on the leader: Organizational success is entirely dependent on the leader
and their ideas, which can endanger the stability of the organization.
• Creative and innovation suppression: since employees are not encouraged to share their
ideas and insights
• Low moral and job satisfaction: autocratic leadership may create negative work
environment were employees feel demotivated and unhappy
• Limited problem solving since only leaders make the decisions missing out on the diverse
perspectives of the team members
• Resistance to change during implementation of changes or new policies since employees
have not been involved in decision making this may affect organisation s growth and
adaptability
• Communication challenges: autocratic leaders may not priorities open and effective
communication which can lead to miscommunication, misalignment and breakdown of
trust btwn leaders and employees.
Behavioural approaches mainly focuses actions and behaviours rather than inherent traits and characteristics.
It emphasises that effective leaderships can be learned and developed through specific behaviours and actions
