Members tend to make more demands on the leader, show less cooperation and are unable to work independently.

• Autocratic
• Democratic
• Laissez-Faire

This leader encourages group members to participate, but retains the final say over the decision-making process.

• Autocratic
• Democratic
• Laissez-Faire

This leadership style can be effective in situations where group members are highly qualified in an area of expertise.

• Autocratic
• Democratic
• Laissez-Faire

Provides clear expectations for what needs to be done and how it should be done.

• Autocratic
• Democratic
• Laissez-Faire

This leader offers guidance to the group, but also participates in the group and allows input from others.

• Autocratic
• Democratic
• Laissez-Faire

Make decisions independently with little or no input from others.

• Autocratic
• Democratic
• Laissez-Faire

Generally, the most effective leadership style.

• Autocratic
• Democratic
• Laissez-Faire

Under this leadership members often feel engaged in the process and are more motivated and creative.

• Autocratic
• Democratic
• Laissez-Faire

Clear division between the leader and the followers.

• Autocratic
• Democratic
• Laissez-Faire

This leader offers little or no guidance and leaves decision- making up to the group.

• Autocratic
• Democratic
• Laissez-Faire