Autocratic Leadership Style

The video explores autocratic leadership, its characteristics, and its impact on group dynamics. It references foundational research by Lewin and others, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of this style. Autocratic leaders centralize power and decision-making, often leading to increased aggression among followers. While effective in crisis situations, this style can result in high turnover and stress. The video is part of a series that also covers democratic and laissez-faire leadership styles.

What are the characteristics of an autocratic leadership style?

How does the autocratic leadership style affect the relationship between leaders and followers?

What role does authority play in the effectiveness of autocratic leaders?

How did Lewin and his coauthors conduct their research on leadership styles?

What were some of the findings regarding the behavior of followers under autocratic leaders?

In what situations can autocratic leadership be considered effective?

What are the potential drawbacks of an autocratic leadership style in the long run?