LEADERSHIP STYLES TOTALITARIANISM CHARACTERISTICS DRAWBACKS BENEFITS EXAMPLES absolute

LEADERSHIP STYLES

TOTALITARIANISM CHARACTERISTICS DRAWBACKS BENEFITS EXAMPLES -absolute control by a political party -if citizens / members do not agree to the rules or policies -if leaders do not follow the same rules as expected by their citizens / members -if there is no time limit for a goal -when a goal must be accomplished by a set time -when all citizens / members agree to the policies set by the leaders -if leaders abide by the same rules set for their citizens - countries belonging to the former Soviet Union, -All economic activity is controlled by a political party -Dictator has complete power. They are usually aggressive and or racist -Cuba, -North Korea -China -Germany in the 1930’s-40’s

AUTOCRATIC CHARACTERISTICS DRAWBACKS BENEFITS EXAMPLES -tells others what to do -limits discussion on ideas -can be elected into power and is a less extreme form of totalitarianism -time is limited in decision making -individuals/ group lack still and knowledge -group members / citizens do not get along or are unable to co-operate -developing a strong sense of team is a goal -group members or citizens have some degree of skill /knowledge - countries belonging to the former Soviet Union, -Cuba, -North Korea -China -Germany in the 1930’s-40’s -decisions are made by a king or queen (monarch) Brunei Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia Swaziland

DEMOCRATIC CHARACTERISTICS DRAWBACKS BENEFITS EXAMPLES -decisions are made by the majority -high degree of skill and motivation among group members -a sense of team exists -routines are familiar to participants -low sense of team /interdependence -members have low degree of skill / knowledge -group expects what to be told what to do - U. S. A -France -Germany -Canada -India -New Zealand -Japan -Mexico -Kenya -Ghana -power rests in the body of citizens and the head of government is not a king or queen (monarch)

THEOCRATIC CHARACTERISTICS DRAWBACKS BENEFITS EXAMPLES -leadership by the religion -if all members possess the same understanding of the religion -values / morals and ethics are the same for all members involved -if religious rules and regulations are interpreted differently among citizens / members -if values / morals and ethics are different for citizens / members Iran Vatican City

OLIGARCHY CHARACTERISTICS DRAWBACKS BENEFITS EXAMPLES ►Many governed by a few (because only a few were considered citizens) - - Stable, organized and controlled - Ancient Rome, military ► Usually the wealthy or most powerful will take control Limited rights to the people, or access to power

ARISTOCRACY CHARACTERISTICS DRAWBACKS -decisions made by those - when the aristocracy is who are considered to be interested in the welfare superior through wealth or of the people education BENEFITS EXAMPLES - when the aristocracy becomes self interested in maintaining the “status quo” - France - Estates System

LAISSEZ-FAIRE CHARACTERISTICS DRAWBACKS BENEFITS EXAMPLES -no group leader or recognized system of government -time is available -group is motivated and /or a sense of team exists -members of the group have some degree of skill/knowledge -group is unmotivated -members have little skill or knowledge -high degree of conflict is present - Somalia -Western Sahara -Antarctica -a state of social disorder due to lack of government *Often results in Anarchy