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Democratic/Participative Style
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| Democratic/Participative Style This is where the focus of power is more with the group as a whole and there is greater interaction within the group. In contrast to autocrat, the democratic leader practices leadership by consultation. He is like a Theory Y leader and invites decision sharing. Here, authority is decentralised. Decisions are arrived at after consultation with followers and participation by them. The subordinates are also encouraged to exploit their potential and assume greater challenging responsibilities. The participative leader attaches high importance to both work and people. This style improves job satisfaction and morale of employees. In fact, no manager can perform effectively over an extended period of time without some degree of employee participation (William, 1978). (c) Laissez-faire Leadership style Sets no goals for the group allows them total freedom does not communicate with the group leaves achievement of goals to chance leads through non-leadership; abdicates the authority and responsibility of the position. Allows the group complete freedom for decision making without participating himself may provide materials or offer assistance by request. However, there is no evidence that participation is good for everybody. When subordinates prefer minimum interaction with the leader, participative style may not yield positive results. Furthermore, over a period of time, group members develop a frustrating habit of expecting to be consulted on every issue even those issues to which they cannot contribute. When they are not consulted, they feel slighted, insulted and become resentful and uncooperative. B.4 Qualities of an effective leader A leader is one who inspires others to work willingly towards the achievement of a goal through maximum application of his/her personal capabilities and qualities. In other words, people are only said to be leaders to the extent that they succeed in their attempts to influence others. In doing so, the leader is expected to have some basic qualities/attributes such as (1) Skill, (2) Initiative, (3) Decisiveness, 298 (4) Technical knowledge, (5) Intelligence, (6) Ability to inspire, (7) Responsibility, (8) Zeal/energy, (9) Knowledge of human relations, (10) Social consciousness, (11) Open mindedness, (12) Communication skill, (13) Maturity, (14) Imagination, (15) Desire to excel, (16) Creative and independent thinking, (17) Endurance, (18) Sense of humour, (19) Courage, (20) Foresightedness, (21) Self-confidence, (22) Determination, (23) Positive attitude. Download 3.37 Mb. Share with your friends:
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