Flashcards on Democratic and Autocratic Leadership Styles
Democratic and Autocratic Leadership Styles: A Student's Guide
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Leadership Styles
6 cards
Card 1
Question: What is a key characteristic of democratic leadership regarding decision-making?
Answer: It invites employees to be part of the decision-making process.
Card 2
Question: How does autocratic leadership handle decision-making?
Answer: All decisions are taken by the leader alone, without employee involvement.
Card 3
Question: What type of communication is typical in democratic leadership?
Answer: Open communication between the leader and employees.
Card 4
Question: How are employees treated in autocratic leadership when it comes to tasks?
Answer: Employees are told what to do and how it must be done.
Card 5
Question: What is the primary focus of democratic leadership in terms of people?
Answer: It is people-oriented, taking into consideration the opinions of employees.
Card 6
Question: What is the primary focus of autocratic leadership in terms of priorities?
Answer: It is task-orientated, with the focus on the result and not the employees.