Management Styles
This leadership style makes decisions quickly with little employee input.
What is autocratic leadership?
This leader clearly communicates expectations and performance standards.
What is Assertive leadership?
Best management style during major policy changes.
Autocratic
A hotel manager directs staff quickly during an emergency evacuation. Which leadership style?
Assertive leadership
This style follows rules and processes strictly “by the book.”
What is Bureaucratic management?
This leader develops employee skills and improves weaknesses.
What is Coaching leadership?
Best leadership style when developing employee skills.
Coaching
A restaurant manager asks servers for input on improving service flow. Which management style?
Democratic
This style encourages employee opinions before decisions.
What is Democratic management?
This leader keeps decision-making power and shares little information.
What is Dictator leadership?
Best style when experienced employees can work independently.
Laissez-faire
A supervisor ignores problems until guests complain. Which leadership style?
Passive leadership
This style gives employees freedom with minimal supervision.
What is Laissez-faire management?
This leader motivates through strong personal example and connection.
What is Inspirational leadership?
Best leadership style for motivating a struggling team.
Inspirational
A manager mentors an employee preparing for promotion. Which leadership style?
Coaching leadership
This management style works best when employees are new and need exact procedures.
What is Bureaucratic management?
This leader focuses on encouraging and supporting employees.
What is Servant leadership?
Worst leadership style when problems need immediate action.
Passive
An experienced banquet team runs events independently while the manager observes. Which management style?
Laissez-faire management