Leadership Styles

Question 1

Give two advantages of an autocratic leadership style

Answer 1

• Good when quick decisions are needs

- Good when managers are responsible for a large number of unskilled subordinates

Question 2

Give two disadvantages of an autocratic leadership style

Answer 2

• Employees become dependant

- No support

Question 3

Give two advantages of a paternalistic leadership style

Answer 3

• Loyal subordinates

- Employees are involved in decisions

Question 4

Give two disadvantages of a paternalistic leadership style

Answer 4

-Dont encourage their employees to use their creative and imaginative skills

Question 5

Give two advantages of a democratic leadership style

Answer 5

• Raise staff morale

- Employees gain high levels of satisfaction

Question 6

Give two disadvantages of a democratic leadership style

Answer 6

Slower decision making

Less consistent decision making

Question 7

Give two advantages of a participative leadership style

Answer 7

Allows the managers to utilise the talents of the subordinates
Benefits the organisation both in developing new ideas and approaches

Question 8

Give two disadvantages of a participative leadership style

Answer 8

Slower decision making

Less consistency

Question 9

Give two advantages of laissez fairs leadership style

Answer 9

Subordinates are highly motivated

The leader and the employees are pursuing the same objectives

Question 10

Give two disadvantages of a laissez fairs leadership style

Answer 10

Lack of coordination

Lack of direction

Question 11

What are the 5 leadership styles?

Answer 11

Autocratic, paternalistic, participative, democratic, Laissez-Faire