LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR PATTERNS
Laissez-faire Leader:
- I allow complete freedom to the group to formulate its own policies. I maintain a
"hands-off " position.
- I offer advice, materials, only when I am asked. I take no part in discussion, or
decision making.
- I take no part in assigning work, or allocating time. I maintain no pressure toward
achievement, industry, and enter into disorder only when there is personal danger
involved. I believe in freedom.
- I take no judgments of praise or criticism except when asked and then I maintain a sort
of passive attitude.
Autocratic Leader:
- I determine the policies because I am the chosen leader.
- I determine all techniques, procedures and activities one at a time. The future steps
are uncertain but I don’t want to confuse the group.
- I appoint the committees and determine the work task and the time and place.
- I give my own "personal" praise because I am a benevolent leader and have
status as a judge and parent-ideal.
Democratic Leader:
- I encourage and assist the group to discuss and determine all policies.
- I help the group to formulate its own goals, and determine alternative consequences. I
supply technical advice or facts when needed but permit group choice.
- I permit members freedom to work with whom they choose, and to divide the tasks as they
see fit. However, I maintain pressure toward achievement, industry, and against disorder.
I react as if I were a member of the group.
- I try to be "objective" and "fair" in praise and criticism and to
not hold myself up as the final judge or "all wise" being.
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