Question

Balvinder is the Production Manager of Pramod Tea Company’ in Guwahati. He gives orders to his subordinates and expects that they obey those orders. He does not consult them nor encourage them to participate in decision making.

1. Identify and state the leadership style adopted by Balvinder.
2. When can this style be effectively used by a manager? State.

Answer 1

1. Balvinder has embraced an autocratic leadership stance. Autocratic leadership is when the leader has entire control over their team or organisation without seeking input from or involving other people. Planning, policy, and other operational procedures are solely determined by the leader. They plan every aspect of the workplace, and they want everyone to follow their directives without question. An autocratic leader upholds authoritarian principles and exercises them.
2. Autocratic Leadership is suitable when: 
   1. Subordinates are uneducated, unskilled, lack of knowledge, experience etc.
   2. The fear of punishment is required for task completion.
   3. Organisational discipline is required.
   4. Leaders are naturally dominant.
   5. In terms of production, effectiveness and efficiency are necessary.