DECISION MAKING STYLES Authoritarian- leader makes all the decisions and tells the followers what to do Example: Napoleon, Queen Elizabeth, Vince Lombardi
DECISION MAKING STYLES At times this kind of leader is important (Ex: emergencies and armies) but often the leader becomes abusive “My way or the highway”
DECISION MAKING STYLES Democratic- this leader listens to all its members, works for an agreement and then makes final decision. Example: John F. Kennedy
DECISION MAKING STYLES This style is good because followers help make decisions but can take a long time and if followers are not experienced, the decisions may not be effective
DECISION MAKING STYLES Laissez-faire- (French for leave it alone) this leader lets the group make their own decisions Example: Mahatma Ghandi
DECISION MAKING STYLES This style is great for groups that are, self-motivated (think Google), but does not work well when members are inexperienced or do not set timelines and goals well
SOCIAL GROUP STYLES Reasons to join a social group: 1. To get something done (Instrumental Leadership) 2. To be with or make friends, companionship (Expressive Leadership)
SOCIAL GROUP STYLES Leadership Grid http: //rachel. golearn. us/modules/en-oya/business-101/webpages/Chapter 9/14 -the-blake -mouton-managerial-grid-five-leadership-styles. html