LEADERSHIP STYLES

1. Autocratic
Characteristics

When Effective

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

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

2. Democratic
Characteristics
When Effective
Participative
1. It is efficient,
especially when it
style
comes to voting on
Leader
issues
encourages
2. It allows officials
group to be part
to be
democratically
of decision
elected
making
Leader keeps
members
informed
3. Bureaucratic
Characteristics
Manager is by the
book
Everything is done
according to
procedure or policy

When Ineffective

Goal is to develop a sense

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

When Ineffective
1. Representatives might not

serve their jurisdiction properly

2. Citizens dont participate in a
representative democracy
3. Representative can be
deceptive

When Effective
When Ineffective
1. Central authority in
1. It can hamper
bureaucracy makes it
effective in
organizing.
2. It supports the
hiring of specialized
officials.
3. It follows Standard
Operating Procedure.

achievement of
results in time.
2. It breeds boredom
and can affect
productivity.
3. It results to
passive and
rule-based human
beings.

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

5. Monarchy
Characteristics
Power is inherited
and passed down
the Royal family
line ( hereditary)

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

When Effective
1. Encourages Those

Who Are Self

Motivated
2. Increased
Satisfaction With
Work
3. Leaders Are Still
Crucial

When Effective
1. It does not incur
election expenses.
2. Succession is
smooth sailing.
3. There is balance in
governance.

When Effective
1. Everyone Can
Receive Health Care
2. Unemployment
Rates Dramatically
Decrease
3. Education Is Easily
Accessible

When Ineffective
3. Leaders Are Still
Crucial
2. Everyone Is Not
Self Motivated
3. Minimal
Cohesiveness

When Ineffective
1. There is only one
person, family or
body in control of a
count3. No Personal
Freedom
ry.
2. Monarchies have
expensive lifestyles.
3. If a monarch is
oppressive, nothing
can be done about it.

When Ineffective
1. Businesses Are
Limited In What They
Can Earn
2. Poverty Is
Prevalent
3. No Personal
Freedom

and works towards

sharing wealth.