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It is based on trust. People who enjoy a wide degree of latitude in making decisions and working on projects autonomously are often most comfortable with laissez-faire leaders.
Laissez-faire leadership
It is a method that assesses the unique talents of each employee, and assigns responsibilities accordingly. In other words, as long as the actions of an employee are not adversely affecting the company, employees are allowed to use their own skills and ideas to complete their tasks how they see fit.
These work environments can be ideal for those who are not only forward-thinking and resourceful, but also intelligent, dependable and confident in their skill sets. This leadership style can be incredibly useful for industries that champion innovation and individuality.
Laissez-faire leadership
READ: The function of the state was to maintain order and security and to avoid interference with the initiative of individuals in pursuit of their own desired goals.
True
The philosophy’s popularity reached its peak around BLANK
1870
In the late 19th century the acute changes caused by industrial growth and the adoption of mass production techniques proved the laissez-faire BLANK as a guiding philosophy.
Doctrine insufficient
In the wake of the Great Depression in the early 20th century, laissez-faire yielded to BLANK —named for its originator, the British economist John Maynard Keynes—which held that government could relieve unemployment and increase economic activity through appropriate tax policies and public expenditures.
Keynesian economics
British economist BLANK—which held that government could relieve unemployment and increase economic activity through appropriate tax policies and public expenditures.
John Maynard Keynes
It is a method that assesses the unique talents of each employee, and assigns responsibilities accordingly.
Delegative leadership or laissez-faire leadership
The short version of laissez-faire leadership
do what you want as long as you get the job done right.
its french origins, laissez-faire means “BLANK” or “BLANK.” In practice, it means leaders leave it up to their subordinates to complete responsibilities in a manner they choose, without requiring strict policies or procedures.
“let it be” or “leave it alone.
He is often credited with developing the concept of laissez-faire leadership.
Although he recognized laissez-faire leadership as one of three primary management styles, he did not subscribe to it as his preferred leadership method.
He simply identified laissez-faire leadership as the opposite of autocratic leadership.
Kurt Lewin
Along with researchers Ronald Lippitt and Ralph K. White, Lewin identified the laissez-faire leadershipstyle in the 1930s study “leadership and group life.” They recognized laissez-faire leadership as requiring the BLANK.
Least amount of managerial oversight.
One of the top benefits of laissez-faire management is that it allows workers to assume responsibility for their successes as well as their challenges. This makes them more invested in the overall process. However, ultimately, accountability remains with the leader of each team
Accountability
Because creative environments hold employees accountable while also allowing them to be creative, this typically leads to employees staying longer in the company.
Greater retention
Since laissez-faire work environments tend to have less structure and rules, employees are likely to be more relaxed. A low-pressure workplace can often lead to higher job satisfaction and productivity.
Relaxed worked environment
