1. MANAGEMENT STYLES
AND
WHEN BEST TO USE THEM

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CREATOR
Himank
Aggarwal

3. LEADERSHIP VS MANAGEMENT
LEADER MANAGER
Administrators Innovators
Focusses on Systems and Structures Focusses on People
Accepts the status quo Challenges it
Does things right Does the right things
Relies on Control Inspires trust
A leader only performs one function,
i.e., Directing
Performs all the functions of
Management

4. MANAGEMENT STYLES
A management style is the particular way managers
go about accomplishing the objectives. It
encompasses the way they make decisions, how
they plan and organize work, and how they
exercise authority.
Management styles may vary by company, level of
management and even from person to person. A
good manager is one that can adjust their
management style to suit different environments
and employees

5. MANAGEMENT STYLES
TYPES
DIRECTIVE
AUTHORITATIVE
AFFILIATIVE
PARTICIPATIVE
PACE SETTING
COACHING

6. DIRECTIVE
MANAGEMENT STYLE

7. MEANING
Directive management is all about having full
control. In this management style, the manager
makes decision and directs the employees in
their tasks.
ADVANTAGES
• Full control of the direction.
• More focus and order.
DISADVANTAGES
• Promotes very little learning
• Very low possibility of employees morale
being high.
DIRECTIVE

8. WHEN BEST TO USE?
DURING SUDDEN CRISIS
The directive style becomes an effective management style when the business or company is suddenly faced with a
crisis. For example, if a company is suddenly faced with the threat of a hostile takeover, managers will simply come up
with split-second decisions and tell the employees what to do in order to deal with the threat.
EMERGENCIES
Use the coercive style in cases of emergencies. Say there is a plan, and unforeseen circumstances demand that they
deviate from what was laid out on the plan. Further risk assessment shows that these deviations could have negative
consequences if things go wrong. This is a time when a manager can take on a directive style of leadership.

9. AUTHORITATIVE
MANAGEMENT STYLE

10. AUTHORITATIVE
MEANING
The authoritative style has the primary objective of
providing long-term direction and vision for
employees:
 The ‘firm but fair’ manager
 Gives employees clear direction
 Motivates by persuasion and feedback on task
performance.
ADVANTAGES
• This style gives employees a sense of
freedom.
• Ensures focus and a clear direction.
DISADVANTAGES
• Some employees may become complacent.
• Does not care about how the employees are
working.

11. WHEN BEST TO USE?
UNDEFINED DIRECTIONS
A business or company that does not have a clear direction has a need for a manager with an authoritative style,
since he will be the one to set that vision and steer the business towards it.
CREDIBILITY
Authoritative management style works best in cases where we have a manager who has a lot of credibility and
commands great respect from employees. After all, employees will only agree to the direction given by a manager who is
credible and trustworthy.

12. AFFILIATIVE
MANAGEMENT STYLE

13. AFFILIATIVE
MEANING
Affiliative style aims at creating a harmonious
relationship in the workplace, particularly
between the manager and the employees, and
also among the employees.
ADVANTAGES
• Employees will be happy.
• Emphasizes conflict management
DISADVANTAGES
• Performance of employees would be
mediocre.
• Employees who are performance-focused
and task-oriented may feel dispirited.

14. WHEN BEST TO USE?
LACK OF TEAMWORK
A company that does not have the spirit of teamwork in place will definitely get a boost from an affiliative management
style. In the same vein, a company that suffers from divisions and dissensions may have its problems fixed by a
manager that exercises an affiliative management style.
ROUTINE TASK
If the tasks performed by employees are routine and do not require top-notch performance, an affiliative approach is
preferable.

15. PARTICIPATIVE
MANAGEMENT STYLE

16. PARTICIPATIVE MEANING
The participative management style aims at
establishing consensus and building
commitment among employees.
ADVANTAGES
• Encourages cooperation among employees
• Employees morale will be high.
DISADVANTAGES
• Progress is often slow
• This will demand a lot from the manager.

17. WHEN BEST TO USE?
BRAINSTROMING ENVIRONMENT
Use the participative management style in an environment that requires brainstorming or input of ideas to arrive at
solutions to problems. This definitely comes in handy when managers are at a loss on how to go about a project, or how
to solve a problem, since they can seek employee input.
EXPERIENCED SUBORDINATES
This management style applies best if the employees or subordinates are experienced, qualified, and have credibility
to carry out their tasks.

18. PACE SETTING
MANAGEMENT STYLE

19. PACE SETTING
MEANING
The pace setting management style aims to
accomplish organizational goals to a high
standard of excellence.
ADVANTAGES
• Employees feel more inclined to face up to the
challenge.
• Employees perform their tsks with high energy
and engagement
DISADVANTAGES
• Managers sets impossibly high standards
• Employees feel too much pressure and
exhaustion.

20. WHEN BEST TO USE?
EXPERT EMPLOYEES
This management style applies best if the employees or subordinates are experienced, qualified, and have credibility
to carry out their tasks.
MOTIVATED EMPLOYEES
The pacesetting style is most effective when the employees are highly motivated and have the competence to
accomplish tasks according to the high standards of excellence set by management.

21. COACHING
MANAGEMENT STYLE

22. COACHING MEANING
The coaching style aims to contribute to the
long-term professional development of
employees.
ADVANTAGES
• Encourages a thirst for learning and
development.
• Employees may feel proud of their
achievements.
DISADVANTAGES
• Creates a high demand for highly skilled and expert
managers.
• May promote unhealthy competition among
employees.

23. WHEN BEST TO USE?
NEED OF TRAINING
This management style is ideal in settings where the employees are in need of instruction and training.
MOTIVATED EMPLOYEES
Apply this management style when the employees are motivated and are keen on developing and improving their
skills and competence levels.

24. CONCLUSION
After understanding all these Styles, now we come up to an all-important question:
Which Is The Best Management Style?
Actually, There is no best Management Style. It depends upon:
The Nature of the Business,
The Work Comprehended,
The Personalities, Capabilities and Values of the Persons involved,
Various Circumstances Prevailing at that Certain Period of Time.
Some of the best Managers have often used more than one of these styles at once. There is no limit
as to how many styles can be employed by one manager, as long as they do it correct.

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