Leadership Styles

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1. What is an autocratic leadership style?

   Where managers make all the decisions

2. Pros of an autocratic leadership style

   Makes sense in a business crisis Better with unskilled/new workers

3. Cons of an autocratic leadership style

   Demotivating May lead to low staff retention

4. What is a paternalistic leadership style?

   Where managers consult employees before making decisions

5. Pro of a paternalistic leadership style

   Employees may feel more involved and therefore more motivated

6. Con of paternalistic leadership style

   May cause problems in the long run as employees realise they don't aren't involved in decision making process

7. What is a democratic leadership style?

   Where managers give their employees greater involvement in decision making