Types or Styles of Leadership
Leadership Styles: There
are some qualities, skills and styles of leadership that can easily distinguish
a leader from a worker. Not everyone can lead and some people have got this
ability from the family and genes. This is why it was thought that those who
could be leaders acquired these skills from birth. However, it turned out that
the ability to be a leader is not something that everyone gets from birth, but
there are many who, through their hard work, present themselves as leaders. Everyone
has their style and personality.
Different
styles of leadership are seen in different organizations. There are 3 types:
1/
Autocratic leadership: In such leadership, the leader keeps
all the power in his hands and does not allow the employees to take part in the
decision making. He imposes his own decision on them. In this case, attempts are
made to get the job done by intimidating and punishing the workers. The leader is
to be feared and his command should not be questioned.
One
way communication is maintained and there is a low chance of socializing among
followers. Power distance is high. However, the main advantage of this
leadership is that the decision-making process is very quick. Such a leadership
style is not liked by the followers. The workers are not fond of such
leadership. If the leader is not present in the work station, the worker may
not work properly. This kind of leadership is seen in various mills and
factories where workers are less skilled.
2.
Democratic leadership or participatory leadership:
In
this kind of leadership, the leader decides on something taking the opinion of
the staffs. The advantage of such leadership is that employees are satisfied
and their interest in work increases day by day. Ownership remains within the
followers. However, the decisions may take longer.
At
present, democratic leadership is popular and can be seen in many places. In
various meetings, the leader made decisions by discussing with the workers and
having group discussions.
3
/ Laissez-faire style or hands-off leadership:
The
leader allows his team to make decisions and implement them. Group members can
finish work as they see fit. Under such leadership, junior officers enjoy
unfettered freedom. In this case, the leader only sets the goal but the rest of
the officials have to play a role in implementing the goal.
However,
due to a lack of proper guidance, there is a possibility of chaos in the work in
different departments. To succeed, the employees have to be efficient, intelligent
and careful.
Leaders
in new startup companies are using this style in many cases. In the hospitals, instructions
to the surgeons and doctors are given and they can work with their skills and freedom.
Many companies are using this style to work from home in corona situations. If
the purpose of an organization can be solved by working from home, managers and
leaders should not have any worries about the organizational goals!
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