LEADERSHIP STYLES

LEADERSHIP STYLES Leadership style is the manner and approach

of providing direction, implementing plans and motivating people.

It can be defined as how a person plays a role. If we go further, how he reacts, how he decides, how he interacts and how he treats other people

TYPES OF LEADER

AUTOCRATIC LEADER

MEANINGThe word AUTOCRAT suggests “ being dictatorial’’ In this style of leadership, a leader has complete command and hold over their employees/team.The team cannot put forward their views even if they are best for the team or organizational interests. They cannot question their leaders way of getting things done.Here leader makes decision without reference to anyone else. The leaders are highly dictatorial and have little trust in their subordinates.

ADVANTAGES Provides strong motivation and reward for

the leader.

Ensures quick decision making.

No conflicts and disagreements.

Less competent employees can be employed because they just need to execute the things.

No deviation in the workplace.

DISADVANTAGES People generally dislike this kind of

leadership.

Employee do not have the right to express his/her opinion.

Climate of fear.

Creative ideas cannot be put to use.

DEMOCRATIC LEADER

MEANINGThis type of leadership is very essential in todays business sector.It creates and maintains healthy relationship between the members and the leader.Probably the best style of leadership that allows employees to give suggestions and take crucial decisions.Leader acts as a guider and mentor to the employees in achieving the organizational goal.

“LET US DO,RATHER THAN I WANT YOU TO DO”

ADVANTAGES Team members are encouraged to share their

thoughts. Increase in participation of the employees. Promotes the developments of leadership

styles among the members. Ensures a better decision making . Increase in the retention rate of the

employees. Organizational growth

DISADVANTAGES Secrecy of the information will not be

guaranteed.

May not work for companies who have huge manpower.

Takes lot of time in decision making process.

FREE REIN LEADER

MEANINGIn this type of leadership , leader uses his power very little. He gives subordinates to high degree of independence in their operation. In this style leader allows the employees to make the decisions.This type of leadership is used when employees are able to analyze the situation and determine what needs to be done.And it works only if employees are skilled, experienced ,loyal, and committed to the job.

ADVANTAGES It enhances the job satisfaction for the

employees.

Increases the morale of the employees.

Potential of the employees are optimally utilized.

Scope for the development of the employees

DIS-ADVANTAGES Sometimes subordinates do not get the

guidance and support from the leader.

Ignores the leader’s contribution.

If employees are cunning in nature, work cannot be completed.