effective leadership styles

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP STYLESGroup 3

What is a leader? Can be defined by

an ability to get others to follow willingly

Basic Leadership Styles Autocratic Bureaucratic Laissez-faire Democratic

Republic Organizational

AUTOCRATIC LEADERSHIP

Autocratic Leadership classical approach manager has all the power staff follows blindly structured rewards and punishment

Autocratic Leaders Adolf Hitler Leadership style

critiqued throughout history

Led country into economic and political turmoil

Example

Pro’s: Con’s: Newly trained

staff Detailed orders

and supervision Limits time for

decision making

Fear and Resentment

Other opinions want to be heard

Corrupt leaders

BUREAUCRATIC LEADERSHIP

Bureaucratic Leadership According to Weber bureaucratic leaders

were transactional leaders in contrast to transformational leaders of (e.g. charismatic leaders)

Leaders are strict Powerful leaders Dominant hierarchies Followers to follow rules Control through policy Stability

Most Effective When: Performing repetitive, formulaic tasks Followers required to adhere to strict

procedural guidelines or standards Job requires working with dangerous

tools, chemicals, etc. Job requires the handling of large

amounts of cash

Should Not Be Used When: When work habits become ingrained,

routine and it becomes hard to evolve Loss of interest and motivation Loss of Initiative

LAISSEZ-FAIRE LEADERSHIP

Laissez-Faire Leadership Style Literally means “let it be” in French Very little guidance from leaders Complete freedom for followers to make

decisions Leaders provide the tools and resources

needed Group members are expected to solve

problems on their own

Most Effective When:Employees are: highly skilled, experienced, and

educated. have pride in their work and the drive to

do it successfully on their own. trustworthy and experienced.

Should Not Be Used When: Group members lack the knowledge and

experience needed to complete tasks and make decisions.

Members feel insecure at the unavailability of a leader’s guidance.

Leader cannot provide feedback to let group know about their quality of performance.

Laissez-Faire Leaders Willy Wonka

DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP

Democratic Leadership Style “Participative” Encourages staff to be apart of

decision making Keeps staff informed Shares decision making and problem

solving responsibilities

Most Effective When: Large or complex

problem Problems affect

staff Team building

Should Not Be Used When: Time is limited It would be easier

for the leader to make the decision

Can’t afford mistakes

Democratic Leaders Nelson Mandela

REPUBLICBranch of democratic

Republic Leadership Style Indirect rule by

the people People entitled to

vote for representatives best suited for the job

Examples of Republics The United States City states of Greece, like Athens and Sparta Queen Amidala

Athens

Sparta

Most Effective Because: Very structured form of government People who have experience or

specific knowledge are in control of law making

Should Not Be Used When: Arguing in the

government Everyone’s voice

can not be heard

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIPBranch of democratic

Organizational Leadership Style Potential to control a

group of individuals Should not dominate

over others Guide the individuals

under him Optimistic &

Empathetic Understand the

needs of the group

Types of Organizational Leaders

Organizational Leaders

President Barker

CONCLUSION

Determination of Leadership Style Trait approach to leadership Leader’s personality Chosen staff Organization