The 2 Main Management Styles | 6 Specific Styles | Situational Leadership | Human Relations

As with communication, a different management style should be used depending on the employee (situational leadership).

The 2 main management styles: Task-oriented styles focus on getting the job done; people-oriented styles focus on relationships.

6 specific management styles:
A participatory style involves both task-oriented and people-oriented styles.
A directing style is focused on the task and doesn’t allow for employee participation.
A teamwork style focuses on teamwork and is people-oriented. The advantage of this style is the ability to use strengths from everyone on the team.
An autocratic style doesn’t allow for employee decision making; the focus is on getting the task done.
A participative style constantly requires input from employees.
The free-rein style gives employees freedom to make decisions on how things will get done.

HROB 152 | Ch 12 | Part 1