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Management styles. 3.1.5

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Management styles refers to:
The way in which the manager implements their roles via their behaviour and attitude
5 Management styles
> Autocratic
> Persuasive
> Consultative
> Participative
> Laissez faire
Autocratic
One where the manager tells staff what decisions have been made
Decision making - Management makes decisions
Control - Total control by management
Staff participation - Minimal to none
Communication - One way (Top down)
Autocratic: Advantage
*Fast decisions
*Well define procedures
*Roles clearly defined
Autocratic: Disadvantage
* Employee initiative discouraged
*Undue stress on staff
* Potential loss of skilled staff
Persuasive
Where the manager attempts to sell decisions made
Decision making - Management makes decisions
Control - Total control by management
Staff participation - Minimal to none
Communication - One way (Top down)
Persuasive: Advantages
*Better relationship with employees
* Much the same as Autocratic
Persuasive: Disadvantages
*Employees attitude can still be negative
*May not have full support of employees
*Communication one way
Consultative
Manager consults employees before making decisions
Decision making - Management often seeks staff input
Control - Management still has control
Staff participation - Staff able to make suggestions/input
Communication - Two way
Consultative: Advantages
*Staff input can improve quality of decisions
*Increased staff motivation
Consultative: Disadvantages
*Time to consult can slow decisions
*Consulted staff can still be unhappy with decision
Participative
Manager unites with staff to make decisions together
Decision making - Management & employees work together
Control - Management & staff have joint control
Staff participation - Higher level of involvement
Communication - Two way
Participative: Advantages
*Motivation and commitment
*Employees gain confidence and skill
Participative: Disadvantages
*Decisions can be delayed
*Communication can be too informal
Laissez Faire
The employees assume total responsibility for and control of workplace operations
Decision making - Employees make decisions
Control - Employees have control
Staff participation - Total as they are given control
Communication - One way (Bottom Up)
Laissez Faire: Advantages
*Can work well with creative highly qualified staff
*Self directed staff can achieve high job satisfaction
Laissez Faire: Disadvantages
*Risk of disorganised time and money
*Personal conflicts can be significant
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