Leadership types

Autocratic- Managers make all the decisions;they give orders without consulting anyone else. The communication of the business will be top down, one way only system (dictatorial). The advantages of it is that it can be useful for guiding new employees, and swift decisions are made which can be crucial in a crisis. The disadvantages of it are, useful decisions from employees are not heard and staff may resent it and become demotivated

Democratic- Managers listen to other people's ideas and opinions before reaching a decision. The communication is a two way system, tasks and responsibilities are delegated.  The advantages of it are that consultation increases motivation and all ideas are considered helping to motivate employees-es. The disadvantages are that lengthy decision making occurs and final decisions may be a compromise and not necessarily the best one.

Paternalistic- Managers act like a father towards their employee-es, thinking they know best and although there is some consultation, the manager ultimately takes responsibility and has the final word on what happens.  Communications are mostly top down but with some two way dialogue. The advantages are that there is some delegation and the needs of staff are looked after, leading to better decisions. The disadvantages are that leadership is still mostly autocratic and some staff will not like it but be more motivated then in an autocratic leadership.