Autocratic LeadershipWhat Is Autocratic Leadership?Also known as
authoritarian leadership.A leadership style characterized by
individual control over all decisions and little input from group
members.Autocratic leaders typically make choices based on their
own ideas and judgments and rarely accept advice from
followers.Involves absolute, authoritarian control over a
group.CharacteristicsLittle or no input from group members.Leaders
reserves the right to make all decisions.The autocratic leader
retains all power, authority, and control.Group leaders dictate all
the work methods and processes.Autocratic leaders distrust their
subordinates ability, and closely supervise and control people
under them.The autocratic leader adopts one-way communication. They
do not consult with subordinates or give them a chance to provide
their opinions, no matter the potential benefit of such
inputs.Autocratic leaders get work done by issuing threats and
punishments and evoking fear.Autocratic leaders assume full
responsibility and take full credit for the work.
