Leadership Styles
Shannon Marie Bohana
,Authoritarian
This leadership style is a leadership that the authoritarian leader makes all the choices and assigns the responsibilities
themselves and approaches very directly. Employees under this leader will be checked more frequently and harshly,
and they will never be included in important decisions. Leaders with this leadership style who think this way tolerate
little feedback, do not engage in discussions often, and maintain the control over the team. This leadership is often
assessed as dominant, insensitive or unlikable. When an urgent decision needs to be made, it is often most effective
to use a authoritarian leadership style, This is because with urgent decisions, there is no time for participant input or
creativity in problem-solving, this will lead to fast and efficient decision making. When a group is getting out of control
and is making no effort to complete or reach a certain goal, this leaderships style is essential and effective as the
leader will take control of the situation, this allows members of the group to focus on performing specific tasks without
worrying about making complex decisions under pressure.The disadvantages of this leadership can create is group
members can end up feeling that they have no input or say in how things or done, and this can be particularly
problematic when skilled and capable members of a team are left feeling that their knowledge and contributions are
devalued.
Main Characteristics
● Limited or no input from the members.
● Leader makes all the decisions
● The group’s involvement in important tasks and decisions remains small or non-existent.
● Authoritative leaders are often self-confident.
● Leaders keep a close eye on group members.
● Quick decision making.
, Armed forces
Authoritarian - example
An example of authoritarian leadership in the workplace is
in the armed forces, specifically sergeants. This leadership
is crucial due to provide direction for their subordinates and
meet the unit's goals, this is used during basic training,
when sergeants teach respect and obedience to new
recruits. Commanders may choose to be authoritarian in
time of critical missions, where taking the time to debate
orders would cause property damage, mission failure or
injury. leaders dictate what must be done, especially during
emergencies such as a bomb threat, war or other situation
calling for immediate action. The authoritarian leader
provides clear directions to be obeyed and carried out by
his team.
