Different experts have suggested many different ways of
classifying types of leaders and leadership styles. One such classification of leaders
in three types has been proposed by Kurt Lewin and others. As per this classification
leadership has been classified in the following three types base on the extent to which
authority is used by the leaders.
- Autocratic or
Dictatorial - Participative
- Free-rein
The
Autocratic or dictatorial leaders relies heavily on use of personal authority. Such a
leader commands the followers and expects compliance by them without questioning. The
leader of this type relies heavily on use of reward and punishments for ensuring
compliance.
Participative leaders believe in consulting the
subordinates and encourages them to participate in decision making. The decision are
often taken with common consensus. This ensures that the followers accept the decisions
and are motivated to act upon it.
The free-rein leaders
makes very little use of power. Each follower has the freedom to decide and act
independently. This means that different subordinates may pull in different direction.
Therefore this style is not effective when high degree of team work and collaboration is
needed.
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