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4 Leadership Styles - Coggle Diagram
4 Leadership Styles
Autocratic
This is a form if management style in which one leader or member of the organisation takes decisions on behalf of the company
Some characteristics of an autocratic leader are: that the leader accepts little to no input, the leader would make all the decisions, the leader directs their teams methods and processes, the leader often creates a structured and often rigid environments
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This leadership style would link to Fredrick Taylor since in his theory he stated that two of the reasons as to why employees will be more productive is a: clear division of responsibilities (this links to the leader making the decisions and having those responsibilities) and a rigid hierarchy.
Paternalistic
This is a leadership approach in which the leader views subordinates as a family, the leader would expect subordinates to be loyal and obedient they would ensure this by controlling and protecting them. The leader tries to protect subordinates by encouraging them to grow and become independent. When making decisions they would choose what is best for the subordinates. It is also known as a fatherly approach.
Some characteristics of this style is that: the leader is dominant, they care about their subordinates and show respect about their interests and welfare, they build a friendly working environment, the leader has a strong influence on the organisation, the leader tries to maintain close relationships with their subordinates.
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This leadership style would link to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs since the supervisor would be ensuring that all of the needs of their employees are met before continuing to make decisions etc.
Democratic
This leadership style, the leaders welcome and value others input, they rely heavily on team participation and facilitate discussions that enable multiple members of their group to weigh in on decisions
Some characteristics of this is that: it encourages creativity and collaboration, they regularly ask for feedback and they maintain a 'team player attitude'
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This leadership style would link to Elton Mayos human relations school of motivation since it links to 'human factors' since in this leadership style they gather everyones input which would create a bond and relationship with their employees which is a reason for increased motivation and productivity
Laissez-Faire
This is also known as delegate leadership, this is the type of leadership in which leaders are hands-off and allow group members/employees to make decisions. Researchers have found that this is generally the leadership style that leads to the lowest productivity among employees.
Some characteristics of this type of leadership are: little guidance from leaders, employees have the ability to make decisions, people are expected to make their own decisions, access to many resources and tools, constructive criticism from leaders, leaders take charge when necessary
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This leadership style would link to Fredrick Herzbergs two factor theory since it gives them the opportunity to make decisions for themselves which will give them for the opportunity for self-improvement which links to his theory of motivators