Some of the major styles of leadership are as follows: 1. Autocratic or Authoritative Style 2. Democratic Style 3. Free Rein or Laissez Fair style.

1. BEHAVIOR BASED
There are several theories on
leadership behavior and styles.This
Section focuses on
# Leadership Authority
# Managerial Grid
# Leadership involving a variety of
Styles
Ranging from a maximum to a minimum
use of power and influence.

2. Some earlier explanations of leadership styles classified the styles on the basis of how leaders
use their authority.Leaders are seen as appiying three basic styles.
1.Autocratic Leader : Autocratic Leader commands and expects compliance is dogmatic and positive
and leads by the ability to withhold or give rewards and punishment.
2 Democratic or participative leader :The democratic or participative leader consults with subordinates
and encourages their participation.
3. Free-rein leader :The free-rein leader uses power very little. If at all giving subordinates a high degree
of independence.
Styles Based Characteristics
1.Autocratic Leader a. Downward Communication.
b. Autocratic leadership style permits quick decision-making.
2.Democratic or
participative leader
a.Two-way communication.
b. The quality of decision is improved.
3. Free-rein leader a.Positive effect on job satisfaction and moral of subordinates.
b. It gives chance to take initiative to the subordinates.

3. The use of any style will depend on the situation.A manager may be highly authocratic in an
emergency one can hardly imagine a fire chief holding a long meeting with the crew to
consider the best way of fighting a fire.
A leader may gain considerable knowledge and a better commitment from the people
involved by consulting with them.
A manager dealing with a group of research scientists may give them free in developing ther
inquiries and experiments .
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