Management style

• What does the scale of management styles represent?

  It represents the level of delegation
• What are the four types of management styles mentioned?

  Authoritarian, paternalistic, democratic, laissez-faire
• What is the key characteristic of authoritarian management?

  No delegation; managers make all decisions
• When might authoritarian management be appropriate?

  In a business crisis or with unskilled workers
• What is a potential downside of authoritarian management?

  It can lead to low staff retention
• How does paternalistic management differ from authoritarian management?

  Paternalistic managers consult employees before decisions
• What is a potential benefit of paternalistic management?

  It may increase employee motivation
• What long-term issue could arise from paternalistic management?

  It may lead to feelings of lack of real input
• What defines democratic management style?

  Employees have greater involvement in decision-making
• What is a potential advantage of democratic management?

  It can increase employee motivation and responsibility
• What is a potential downside of democratic management?

  It may slow down the decision-making process
• What is the key characteristic of laissez-faire management?

  Managers have no input in decision-making
• When is laissez-faire management most effective?

  When employees are highly skilled and competent
• What is a potential risk of laissez-faire management?

  It can be a way for managers to avoid decisions
• What must be aligned for laissez-faire management to work effectively?

  Employee incentives must align with management goals
• What is a potential negative outcome of laissez-faire management?

  It can threaten the business's future prosperity
• What are the characteristics of the four management styles?

  • Authoritarian: No delegation, top-down communication
  • Paternalistic: Consults employees, but makes final decisions
  • Democratic: Involves employees in decision-making
  • Laissez-faire: Full delegation, no managerial input
• What are the pros and cons of each management style?

  • Authoritarian:
  • Pros: Quick decision-making in crises
  • Cons: Low staff retention
  • Paternalistic:
  • Pros: Increased employee involvement
  • Cons: Potential long-term demotivation
  • Democratic:
  • Pros: Increased motivation and responsibility
  • Cons: Slower decision-making
  • Laissez-faire:
  • Pros: Empowers skilled employees
  • Cons: Risk of managerial avoidance of decisions