Министерство образования и науки Российской Федерации

Кубанский государственный технологический университет

Кафедра английского языка

Профессиональный иностранный язык (английский)

Методические указания по изучению дисциплины и выполнению контрольных работ для студентов магистров заочной формы обучения направления 38.04.01 Корпоративный менеджмент

Краснодар

2015

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Types of Management

A familiarization of the different types of management is going to help you become a good manager. Knowing what they are can help you determine which type or style would suit you best, based on your own skills, personality, and abilities, as well as other factors such as the kind of people you will be handling and the work environment you belong to. The most common types of management are:

• Autocratic Management

• Paternalistic Management

• Democratic Management

• Laissez-faire Management

• Management by Walking Around

Autocratic Management

This style of management gives the manager full authority to run a department or group, and make all the decisions. With Autocratic Management, expect that majority of the decisions made are based on the manager’s opinions, ideas, knowledge, and personality. Using this management style can be both good and bad for the company. While it allows for quicker decision-making and implementation of any plan or strategy, it can also lead to employee resentment, which will eventually bring down people’s morale.

Paternalistic Management

This type of management is, in some ways, similar to Autocratic Management in the sense that all decisions come from only one person. However, it can be differentiated from the other because with Paternalistic Management, subordinates are given utmost priority. It can be likened to a father taking care of his child. He may have the final say on all matters but he always has their best interest in mind. The main problem with Paternalistic Management is that employees become too dependent on their managers and they are no longer able to use their ideas and creativity to get things done.

Democratic Management

Democratic Management is one of the most preferred types of management because it allows for a two-way communication between managers and their subordinates. Very much unlike Autocratic and Paternalistic Management styles, you can expect a more extensive and open communication on both sides, which in turn, will result to better job performance and increased productivity.

With Democratic Management, employees’ voices are heard and they are given the opportunity to introduce their ideas and opinions on the table, when the need arises. However, just like all types of management styles, it is also has its share of disadvantages. For one, it makes decision-making slower because it will take a long time before people will reach a consensus during discussions and meetings.

Management by Walking Around

The principle behind Management by Walking Around is that employees will become more productive and motivated to work, if they feel that they are valued and understood by the company that they work for. This is why, with this style of management, managers are tasked to “walk around” and talk to their subordinates on a regular basis. Their objective is to listen to employees’ concerns and suggestions, and to foster good working relationships with them.

So as long as this management style is done properly, it will be very effective in helping a company achieve its goals.

Laissez-faire Management

‘Unconventional’ is the term that can best describe Laissez-faire Management but surprisingly, it is quite effective in bringing out the best in people. With this management style, the manager can empower his subordinates and give them the freedom to carry out their tasks, as they deem fit.

Laissez-faire Management also has its share of drawbacks. For one, it relieves the manager of his duties, which can eventually lead to a lack of coordination and delegation.