This instrument provides managers with a profile of their managerial styles on six dimensions: Directive, Authoritative, Affiliative, Democratic, Pacesetting, and Coaching. The instrument is based on Litwin and Stringer’s (1968) research on motivation and organizational climate, which suggests that managerial style is a primary determinant for organizational climate.
The Coaching Leader facilitates development, helping people enable strengths and tying these to career aspirations and actions. They are good at delegating challenging assignments, demonstrating faith that demands justification and which leads to high levels of loyalty.
The Affiliative Leader
The Affiliative Leader facilitates harmony within the organisation. It is a very collaborative style which emphasises emotional needs over work needs.
The Participative Leader
The Participative Leader acts to value inputs and commitment via participation, listening to both the bad and the good news.
The Visionary Leader
The Visionary Leader moves people towards a shared vision, telling them where to go but not how to get there - thus motivating them to meet the challenges ahead. They openly share information, hence giving knowledge power to others.
The Pace-setting Leader
The Pace-setting Leader builds challenge and exciting goals for people, expecting excellence and often exemplifying it themselves. They identify poor performers and demand more of them. If necessary, they will roll up their sleeves and rescue the situation themselves.
The Directive Leader
The Directive Leader soothes fears and gives clear directions by his or her powerful stance, commanding and expecting full compliance (agreement is not needed). They need emotional self-control for success and can seem cold and distant.
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