Comparison between leadership styles

PROGRAMME PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION 2(1+1)
Lesson 14 : Leadership

Comparison between leadership styles

Sl. No.

Point of Comparison

Autocratic

Democratic

Laissez Faire

1.

Decision making

Leader is sole decision maker

Leader makes decisions in consultation with followers

Followers themselves make decisions

2.

Communication

One way communication

Two way communication

Free flow of communication

3.

Motivation technique

Almost absent, instead fear and punishment to followers

Rewards and involvement

Self direction and self decision

4.

Nature of discipline

Obedience of orders and instructions

Exchange of ideas and opinion

Self discipline

5.

Authority delegation

No delegation

Delegation of authority

Complete delegation of responsibility

6.

Focus

Task oriented

People oriented

People oriented

7.

Opportunity to followers

No chance for initiative and creativity “I” style

Scope for initiative and creativity “We” style

Full scope for initiative and creativity “You” style

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