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Here, we study about Laissez-Faire Style of Leadership (LFSL), its characteristics and its advantages and disadvantages in Management. At the end, you will be tested with a mcq. What Is Laissez-Faire Style of Leadership  (LFSL)? Under Laissez-Faire Style of Leadership , the leader lets the group members to make the decision in whatever way they see suitable for achieving the organizational objectives & goals efficiently and effectively. For example , if the sales manager allows his team members to make such decisions which they think suitable to increase sales of the products, as on field members may know better what is the current situation of the market, then such manager follows laissez-faire style of leadership. Characteristics of Laissez-Faire Style of Leadership (i) Freedom Of Making Decisions The leader freely allows the members to make decisions in whatever direction, based on their experiences, knowledge, skills, etc., they feel and thing valuable and suitable for...

What Is Democratic Style of Leadership (DSL)? A leadership style in which leader allows participation from members or employees in decision making, delegate authority and give them opportunity to give feedbacks and suggestions in coaching and improving performance, is called democratic and participative leadership style. So, the decision is made with the mutual understanding of all of the members or employees of the organization. There is a delegation of authority which means that the authority is decentralized and lower managers also have power to manage work tasks and take decisions, give suggestions & opinions according to the authority given by top management with the mutual understanding of all of the members of the organization. So, all the members are encouraged to give suggestions and have impacts in improving decision-making process. For example, if the operational manager is allowed to take participation in decision-making process, then this shows democratic style of lead...