leadership types

• What is the autocratic leadership style characterized by?

  Control with little delegation of decisions
• Why is autocratic leadership good for inexperienced workers?

  It provides clear direction and control
• In what situation is autocratic leadership particularly beneficial?

  In a dangerous work environment
• What is a disadvantage of autocratic leadership regarding employee motivation?

  Employees may feel unmotivated without challenges
• What is a key characteristic of paternalistic leadership?

  Leader acts as a 'father figure'
• How does a paternalistic leader communicate decisions?

  By explaining the reasons behind them
• What effect does paternalistic leadership have on employee loyalty?

  It increases loyalty due to social needs
• What is a potential downside of paternalistic leadership?

  Low motivation if no connection with leader
• What defines democratic leadership?

  Power is shared within the group
• Why is democratic leadership popular?

  It works best with skilled, free-thinking employees
• How does democratic leadership affect employee self-esteem?

  It increases self-esteem through involvement
• What is a disadvantage of democratic leadership in decision-making?

  It can slow down the decision-making process
• What does laissez-faire leadership mean?

  To 'leave alone'
• How does laissez-faire leadership affect decision-making?

  It makes the process much faster
• What type of staff is best suited for laissez-faire leadership?

  Highly experienced staff
• What is a potential risk of laissez-faire leadership?

  It can lead to low productivity
• What is a challenge for managers in a laissez-faire environment?

  Poor role definition for managers
• What might happen to staff who dislike responsibility in a laissez-faire setting?

  They may feel pressured