Management Styles

Question 1

Autocratic

Answer 1

Tell

makes all decisions 
no employee feedback
one-way
clear expectations
bad employee relationships
time and problem solving efficient 
no employee growth
low morale

Question 2

Persuasive

Answer 2

Explains

tries to sell their ideas as best
persuade staff to follow them
maintains all control
poor communication
more employee acceptance 
clear expectations and instructions

Question 3

Consultative

Answer 3

Talk about

encourage group discussion
prioritises good relationships
more thought out decisions are made 
manager still in power
time inefficient
disagreements on ideas 
employees are more motivated

Question 4

Participative

Answer 4

Involve

consults with employees
applies employee strengths to tasks
less power
manager not taken seriously
good morale
good employee relationships
time inefficient 
decision quality lessened
good skill building

Question 5

Laissez-Faire

Answer 5

Lazy

manager has little power
employees in charge
dynamic work place
fosters employee initiative and freedom
ideas are shared
little clarity, no structure 
time inefficient
manager cannot diffuse conflicts