There are three main types of management styles. These are autocratic, consultative and democratic.

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Management styles

There are three main types of management styles. These are autocratic, consultative and democratic.

Autocratic

The autocratic management style is one where the manager is used to give instructions. They tell people what to do instead of asking for their opinion on the matter in hand. The manager is the only person contributing to the decision making process in the business.

Consultative

The consultative management style is where managers consult other people before making a decision. This management style is the opposite to autocratic. This type of management style wants to collect more sources of information and opinions before any final decision is made. To do this successfully the business will have good communication channels so that the employees are able to give their opinions easily. The consultative manager will have to have listening skills and also the ability to create the right sorts of channels to consult other people. Things such as newsletters team briefings or suggestion boxes could be introduced to gather employee's ideas and opinions.

Democratic

The democratic management style involves empowerment. Individual employees and teams are given the responsibility to make their own