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• I can identify and describe each of the three management styles.
Management Styles
Which one is best?
Autocratic Managers
• Manager makes all decisions. Advantages:– Quick decisions / Efficient
Disadvantages: – Less input/ideas– May cause lack of motivation
• Practical in stressful times or emergencies
Democratic Managers
• Allows employees to take part in decision making.
Advantages:– Increase in job satisfaction – Wide range of expertise
Disadvantages:– Slow decision making process– Decisions may not be best for the business
• Practical for solving complex problems
Laissez-faire Managers
• Employees make their own decisions• “Hands-off” approachAdvantages: – Employees take pride in work – High morale
Disadvantages:– Employees may be working against company goals
• Effective with highly skilled or educated employees
Which Style is Best???
Depends on:• The Job
– Complex vs. straightforward– Fun vs. stressful
• The Employee– Personality– Training/education– Background
• The Manager– Personality– Training/education– Background