The document discusses three leadership styles: autocratic leadership where the leader gives orders without input from subordinates; democratic leadership where the leader consults the group and policies are developed through discussion and acceptance; and free rein leadership where the leader gives employees a high degree of independence and responsibility over their work with little direction from the leader.
17. LEADERSHIP STYLES
âą AUTOCRATIC LEADERSHIP
The autocratic leader gives orders which must be obeyed by the subordinates.
He determines policies for the group without consulting them and does not give
detailed information about plans, but simply tells the group what immediate steps
they must take.
18. LEADERSHIP STYLES
âą DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP
A democratic leader usually gives instructions only after consulting with the group.
He sees to it that policies are worked out in group discussion and with the
acceptance of the group.
That means democratic leadership solicits employeesâ participation and respects
their opinions.
19. LEADERSHIP STYLES
âą FREE REIN LEADERSHIP
The leadership style which allows maximum freedom to followers may be called
free-rein leadership. It gives employees a high degree of independence in their
operations.
A free rein leader completely disown his leadership position, to give all responsibility
of most of the work entrusted to him to the group which he is supposed to lead.