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Autocratic versus Democratic Leaders |
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Leadership ContinuumTannebaum and Schmidt |
Summary of the Leadership Continuum. Abstract |
R. Tannebaum and W.H. Schmidt 1973 |
The Leadership Continuum model of Tannebaum and Schmidt (1973) suggests that autocratic leaders are more likely to make their own decisions and not engage their subordinates, whereas a more democratic leader (laissez-faire manager) gives subordinates a greater degree of delegation in decision-making. In 1938, Lewin and Lippitt proposed classifications of leaders based on how much involvement leaders placed into task and relationship needs. This range of leadership behaviors was expressed along a continuum by Tannebaum & Schmidt in 1973, ranging from boss-centered (task) to subordinate-centered (relationship).
To choose the most appropriate
style and use of authority, the leader must consider:
Advantages of the Model
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