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Define Lasisez - Faire leadership style

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Managers with this style do not issue instructions or supervise staff, they just let staff carry out their jobs

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Describe the benefits of Laissez - Faire leadership

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Creates a relaxed work environment

Employees are highly empowered to make decisions and only seek managers assistance when they need more help, which motivates employees

Inspires more creative decision making

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Describe the consequences of Laissez - Faire leadership

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Lack of direction can lead to objectives not being met

This can only work in highly professional environments where workers are self - motivated

Decision making may be slower

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Define Autocratic leadership

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Authority and control is retained by the leader. Managers tell employees what to do

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Define democratic leadership

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Communication and employee participation is key. Managers let employees have a say in decision - making

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Describe the advantages of democratic leadership

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Employees feel motivated as they have a say in decision-making

The manager has the final say but employees can contribute, which can encourage creativity and help solve complex problems

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Describe the consequences of Democratic leadership

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Mistakes can be made if workers are not skilled or experienced enough to participate in decision - making.

Some employees can be less productive than they would be under an autocratic manager

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Describe the advantages of Autocratic leadership

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There are clear expectations of what needs to be done

Decisions can be made quickly

This works well when the manager is the most skilled or knowledgable in the team

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Describe the consequences of Autocratic leadership

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There’s no opportunity for delegation or empowerment, de-motivating some staff

There’s a lack of creativity in decision - making as it is retained with senior management