This document discusses different leadership styles including autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, bureaucratic, and transactional/transformational. It defines a leader as someone who guides others toward a common goal by example. Characteristics of a good leader are listed as respectful, flexible, good communicator, well-educated, organized, consistent, and takes initiative. For an organization with a narrow span of control, an autocratic leader may be most appropriate as decisions can be made quickly and efficiently, though staff may resent this style. The best leadership style depends on factors like commitment, competence, cooperation and the leader themselves.

2. Presented by:
Muhammad Asad
Seat number: A-12029025

3. What is Leadership?
Characteristics of a good Leader
Types of Leader
i. Autocratic Leader
ii. Democratic Leader
iii. Laissez-Faire Leader
iv. Transactional Leader
Which type of Leader is best for organizational with narrow span of
control?
i. Factors for determining the best style
ii. The right Leadership style

4. “A leader is a person who guides others toward a common
goal, showing the way by example, and creating an
environment in which other team members feel actively
involved in the entire process”.
OXFORD DICTIONARY:
“The action of leading a group of people or an organization, or
the ability to do this”.

5. Respectful
Flexible/Adaptable
A Good Communicator
Well Educated
Organized
Consistent
Initiative
Motivator

6. Autocratic Leadership
Democratic or Participative Leadership
Laissez-faire Leadership
Bureaucratic Leadership
Transactional and Transformational Leadership

7. Leaders have a lot of power over their people
Staff and team members have little opportunity to make
suggestions,
Decisions are made quickly, and work gets done efficiently
most people resent being treated this way.
Autocratic leadership can often lead to high levels of absenteeism
and high staff turnover.

8. Team members in the decision-making process.
All group members participate freely.
Team members tend to have high job satisfaction and productive
Slow decision-making, but the result is often good.
Most suitable when working as a team is essential
Can often hinder situations where speed or efficiency is essential.

9. This French phrase means "leave it be,"
Leaders may give their teams complete freedom to do
their work and set their own deadlines
Effective when individual team members are experienced,
skilled, self-starters. If not then its not effective.
Giving team members so much autonomy can lead to
high job satisfaction and increased productivity

10. Everything must be done according to procedure or policy
This is a very appropriate style of work involving serious safety risk
or where large money are involved.
Staff need to understand certain standards or procedures
Staff lose their interest in their jobs

11. In transactional, Members agree to obey their leader when they
accept a job
The transformational leadership style depends on high levels of
communication from management to meet goals.
Clarifies everyone's roles and responsibilities
Team members can do little to improve their job satisfaction. It
can feel stifling, and it can lead to high staff turnover
Power is given to the leader to evaluate, correct and train
subordinates .

12. Which Type of Leader would Best Suit an Organization
with Narrow Span of Control?
Factors to determine that which type would best Suit
Commitment
Competence and clarity of direction
Cooperation and cohesiveness
Resources and support
External coordination
Leader