EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
STYLES
Group 3
What is a leader?
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Can be defined by an
ability to get others to
follow willingly
Basic Leadership Styles
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Autocratic
Bureaucratic
Laissez-faire
Democratic
 Republic
 Organizational
AUTOCRATIC LEADERSHIP
Autocratic Leadership
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classical approach
manager has all the power
staff follows blindly
structured rewards and punishment
Autocratic Leaders
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Adolf Hitler
Leadership style
critiqued throughout
history
Led country into
economic and political
turmoil
Example
Pro’s:
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Newly trained staff
Detailed orders and
supervision
Limits time for decision
making
Con’s:
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Fear and Resentment
Other opinions want to
be heard
Corrupt leaders
BUREAUCRATIC LEADERSHIP
Bureaucratic Leadership
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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:
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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:
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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
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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:
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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
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Willy Wonka
DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP
Democratic Leadership Style
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“Participative”
Encourages staff to be apart of decision
making
Keeps staff informed
Shares decision making and problem solving
responsibilities
Most Effective When:
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Large or complex
problem
Problems affect staff
Team building
Should Not Be Used When:
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Time is limited
It would be easier for
the leader to make the
decision
Can’t afford mistakes
Democratic Leaders
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Nelson Mandela
REPUBLIC
Branch of democratic
Republic Leadership Style
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Indirect rule by the
people
People entitled to vote
for representatives
best suited for the job
Examples of Republics
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The United States
City states of Greece, like Athens and Sparta
Queen Amidala
Athens
Sparta
Most Effective Because:
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Very structured form of government
People who have experience or specific
knowledge are in control of law making
Should Not Be Used When:
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Arguing in the
government
Everyone’s voice can
not be heard
ORGANIZATIONAL
LEADERSHIP
Branch of democratic
Organizational Leadership Style
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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
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President Barker
CONCLUSION
Determination of Leadership Style
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Trait approach to leadership
Leader’s personality
Chosen staff
Organization