Compare and contrast the democratic, autocratic, and laissez-faire styles of leadership
What will be an ideal response?
The democratic, autocratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles all fall under the situational perspective of
leadership. A democratic leader demonstrates his or her con?dence in the group by involving group members in
decision-making matters. The democratic leader allows the group to decide who will tackle speci?c tasks or jobs.
As a result, group members thrive because their involvement, cohesion, and overall satisfaction are high. An
autocratic leader has a more domineering presence. This individual usually decides what direction the group will
take. The separation between the leader and group members is large and inhibits input from the group. As a result,
productivity is high but group satisfaction is often low. A laissez-faire leader gives minimal direction or instruction
to group members. Members have complete freedom to make decisions. However, because the group often does not
make progress, due to lack of direction, the laissez-faire leadership style is the least effective of the three.
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