Management Goals and Functions

Bureaucratic Leadership

• Everything must be done according to procedure or policy.
• The company operates in a rational manner rather than relying on the feelings of the managers.
• It is best applied to situation where employees are working in dangerous environment that requires a definite set of procedures to operate.

Laissez-faire Leadership

• “hands-off” style
• Manager provides little direction and gives employees freedom to make their own decision at work.
• This style can be effective where employees are highly qualified in an area of expertise.