Management Styles and Decision-Making

The video introduces different management styles: autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire. It explains how managers choose styles based on experience, values, and situations. The video also discusses an experiment conducted with students to explore these styles, providing feedback and analysis on the effectiveness and team dynamics of each style.

What factors influence a manager's approach to their job?

• None of the above

• Only personal values and beliefs

• Experience, personal values, and business culture

• Just the training they have received

Which management style involves the leader making most decisions and having significant control?

• Autocratic

• Paternalistic

• Laissez-faire

• Democratic

What is a common feature of the autocratic management style?

• Decisions are made through voting

• Leader makes decisions with little input from others

• Leader seeks input but makes final decisions

• High employee autonomy

In which management style are employees more involved in decision-making?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Paternalistic

What is a potential drawback of the democratic management style?

• Lack of employee involvement

• Slow decision-making process

• Too much control by the leader

• No clear objectives

Which management style might use a voting system to make decisions?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Paternalistic

Which management style is characterized by setting objectives and allowing employees to work independently?

• Paternalistic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Autocratic

How does the laissez-faire style differ from the autocratic style?

• Autocratic style lacks clear objectives

• Laissez-faire involves more control by the leader

• Laissez-faire allows more employee autonomy

• Autocratic style encourages voting

What is a key characteristic of the laissez-faire management style?

• Frequent leader intervention

• High level of guidance from the leader

• Strict adherence to rules

• Minimal interference from the leader

Which management style is most likely to result in high teamwork scores due to autonomy?

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Laissez-faire

• Paternalistic