Autocratic & Democratic

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  • Created on: 15-12-15 02:06

Autocratic & Democratic

Advantages

  • Autocratic - quick decision making is guaranteed
  • Autocratic - good for inexperienced workers
  • Autocratic - decision making, planning or organising needs no initiative
  • Democratic - workers or subordinates are consulted or participate in the decision making process hence feel satisfied
  • Democratic - workers are aware of what is happening in the organisation and thus they take interest in producing more and more
  • Democratic - subordinates get full opportunity to utilise their capabilities

Disadvantages

  • Autocratic - cause frustration and resentment because the system is so dependent on the leader and because of the non-participation if workers
  • Autocratic - No motivation towards employees
  • Autocratic - Employees are told what to do so no creative ideas
  • Democratic - time consuming, requires long discussion
  • Democratic - everyone tries to have their say and mould situation according to their liking, which hinders progress
  • Democratic - can turn into a disastrous condition in times of crisis when there is an urgent need of definite and strong direction

Evaluation

Both leadership styles are very well known and are often used due to their results but both leadership styles still has their advantages and disadvantages no matter how you view them.

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