Democratic management
As The Muse states, democratic management is based on debates, voting, collective decision-making and good communication. The advantage is that all team members feel like they are taking an active part in everything that takes place. The cons are slowness and the fact that assertive leadership may be lacking, especially in times of crises.
Directive management
This leadership style is much less democratic. The manager simply tells subordinates what they have to do. Thus, flexibility and the ability to look at things from different angles may be lacking. Quickness and efficiency may also be outweighed by the risk of falling into micromanagement.
Management based on relationships
Within this style, everyone is equal. The manager has friendly relations with subordinates, everybody trusts one another, and all team members pull together as one team. However, this togetherness is based on relationships and emotions, which at times makes it quite fragile.
"Laissez faire" management
Here the manager gives subordinates maximum freedom. They provide them room for their own initiative and do not interfere too much with their work but merely coordinate it. Within this system, employees are often very happy, but often any unifying vision is absent.
Transactional management
This style is based purely on a system of supply and demand, and quid pro quo. The manager has an almost purely business-like relationship with subordinates. This system may function well, but in moments of crisis employee motivation to do something extra may be lacking.
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