LEADERSHIP STYLES

1. Autocratic
Characteristics

When Effective

Tells others
what to do
Limits
discussion
Group does not
experience
feeling of team
work

Time is limited
Individuals lack
skill and
knowledge
Group doesnt
know each
other

When Ineffective

Goal is to develop a sense

of team
Members have some
skill/knowledge
Group wants an element of
spontaneity

2. Democratic
Characteristics
When Effective
When Ineffective
Participative
It is by the
It risks lack of
style
people and for
knowledge among the
Leader
the people.
people.
encourages
It promotes a
It might cause the
group to be part
sense of
minority to get the short
of decision
involvement.
end.
making
It imposes
It would allow mob
Leader keeps
equality.
influence.
members
informed
Source: http://greengarageblog.org/12-vital-pros-and-cons-of-democracy
3. Bureaucratic
Characteristics
Manager is by the
book
Everything is done
according to
procedure or policy

When Effective
Central authority
in bureaucracy
makes it effective
in organizing.
It supports the
hiring of
specialized
officials.

When Ineffective
It can hamper
achievement of
results in time.
It breeds boredom
and can affect
productivity.
It results to
passive and

 It follows
Standard
Operating
Procedure.

rule-based human
beings.

Source:
http://greengarageblog.org/10-main-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-bureaucr
acy
4. Laissez-Faire
Characteristics
hands off style
Little direction is
provided and group
is given freedom
All authority or
power is given to
the group

When Effective
When Ineffective
It encourages the
It still requires a
personal
certain amount
development of
of supervision to
direct reports
be successful.
with a hands-on
Someone has to
approach.
take the blame.
Innovation is
It is difficult to
something that is
adapt to
highly valued.
changing
It allows an
circumstances.
experienced
team to use their
experience.
Source: http://www.visionlaunch.com/pros-and-cons-of-laissez-faire/
5. Monarchy
Characteristics
Power is inherited
and passed down
the Royal family
line ( hereditary)

When Effective
When Ineffective
It does not incur
There is only one
election expenses.
person, family or
Succession is
body in control of
smooth sailing.
a country.
There is balance
Monarchies have
in governance.
expensive
lifestyles.
If a monarch is
oppressive,
nothing can be
done about it.
Source: http://greengarageblog.org/10-principal-pros-and-cons-of-monarchy

6. Communism
Characteristics
Governments owns
all land and
property, all
production and
distribution is
controlled by the
state, in theory
everyone is equal
and works towards
sharing wealth.

When Effective
It can do away
with all class
systems.
It can
dramatically
decrease
unemployment
rates.
It provides
citizens with all
their basic needs.

When Ineffective
It does not shed
much light on its
rulers.
It is anti-ambition.
It can fuel
poverty.

Source: http://greengarageblog.org/10-chief-pros-and-cons-of-communism