LEADERSHIP STYLES

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Autocratic Style

• The superior makes the decision.
  
  
• The superior does not consult the subordinate in decision making.
  
  
• The superior is responsible for the decision.
  
  
• The relations between superior and subordinate are formal.

Participative Style

• The superior consults his subordinates before making a decision.
  
  
• The leader along with the group take part in decision making.
  
  
• Both the leader and the group share the responsibility for making the decision.
• The relations are homely.

Free-rein

• The superior allows the subordinates to take decision.
  
  
• The superior acts more as a guide in arriving at decision.
  
  
• The superior and the subordinates share the responsibility.
  
  
• The relations are very informal.

Paternalistic Style

• The leader may consult his subordinates.
  
  
• Mostly the leader takes the decision.
  
  
• The leader is responsible for decision making.
  
  
• The relations are very homely.

Situational Style

• Now-a-days, in most well managed organizations, the managers follow situational leadership style.
  
  
• This means, the leadership style varies depending on the situation.