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Discuss the autocratic, participative, and laissez-faire styles of leadership.

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The leadership styles are discussed and examples of different types of leaders.

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Autocratic, participative, and laissez-faire styles of leadership

The autocratic leader is the most demanding in terms of interaction. The autocrat will expect that work will be done to specifics decided by him/her and performed with the standards they create. The ability of those who work with them to provide input is limited or non existent, leaving workers to feel uninspired or to lack creative problem solving abilities.

The participative leader encourages input from the workers and is compelled to listen and take the advice when needed of those who are in the situation at hand or who have prior knowledge. This is the leader that provides enough openness to create change and ...

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