Management styles
Management styles are characteristic ways of making decisions and relating to subordinates. Autocratic. An Autocratic style means that the manager makes decisions unilaterally, and without much regard for subordinates. As a result, decisions will reflect the opinions and personality of the manager; this in turn can project an image of a confident, well managed business.
Consultative. decisions take into account the best interests of the employees as well as the business.
Democratic. In a Democratic style, the manager allows the employees to take part in decision-making: therefore everything is agreed upon by the majority.
Laissez-faire. In a Laissez-faire leadership style, the leader's role is as a mentor and stimulator, and staff manage their own areas of the business. This style brings out the best in highly professional and creative groups of employees; however in cases where the leader does not have broad expertise and ability to communicate a strong vision, it can degenerate into disparate and conflicting activities.