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Hi, I'm Jeff. And in this lesson, we'll learn about some of the key management styles and how those styles motivate employees. We'll also run through a few examples of these styles in action. So let's get started.
One of the primary goals for any manager is the motivation of those who work for them. A manager must provide a reason for the employees to work for the organization's best interest. To do this, there are different styles used by managers. And since people have a variety of personalities, a single manager may use different styles to motivate different people, but all styles have the same goal to encourage the employees.
As we just said, individuals have different management styles, but organizations also have styles too. These management styles are often part of the corporate culture. And new managers may be encouraged to adopt the same style as the organization.
An individual's management style will depend on their personality, intelligence, and self-confidence. And an individual's management style may also be influenced by the culture of the organization in which they work. It will be up to the individual manager in partnership with the organization to determine what style is the most appropriate and effective for use within their group.
Now let's run through a few management styles and discuss the pros and cons for each. There is the autocratic management style. And this style the manager's opinion is law, often known as my way or the highway.
For example, UPS uses this management style. Its pros are that the source of all decision-making is clear. It is always the manager. The cons are that decisions may antagonize some employees if they feel their voices aren't heard.
There is the democratic management style. Either everyone or a select group of representatives vote on decisions. Saturn Auto uses this style. The pros are that everyone has input into the decision so they feel included. The cons are that decision-making is slowed down so that everyone can be informed and provide their input.
The free rein management style. This style mimics the free market in that every group has control over their decisions, and it is every person for themselves. Apple uses this method. The pros everyone is empowered to make decisions, and that is good for creativity. Cons are that this can produce inconsistent results and that deadlines may be missed due to the lack of consistent control.
And finally, the contingency approach. In this method, management styles adapt to the given situation. The pros are that this is a flexible approach, since it can use the style that is optimized for the situation. The cons are that this can confuse some employees who want more consistency. Many companies change to use a contingency approach as deadlines approach, which may or may not be effective.
OK, nicely done. In this lesson, we learned that managers use different styles to motivate employees. We talked about how management styles differ based on the individual and the organization. And we discuss some of the different management styles. Thanks for your time, and have a great day.
