Task III. The following is a short description of three different management styles. Check the one you think is being used in the meeting.

____ Autocratic management style: The manager tells the workers exactly what to do. Workers have little or no participation at any level of decision making.

____ Democratic management style: The manager asks workers for opinions and ideas to solve problems. The manager often makes the final decisions, although at times, the workers may have decision-making power.

____ Laissez Faire management style: The manager gives all decision-making power to the workers. The manager has little control or input. Employees receive very little directions and guidance and little or no supervision. This management style is justified only if a company has highly qualified, well-trained and self-motivated employees who know what they must do and need no supervision.

Task IV. What management style are you most familiar with?

Task V. Four people speak about their bosses. Read their stories to compare different types of management.

Task VI. Complete the following sentences.

1. Janet’s boss is democratic because ______ .

2. Simon’s boss has a laissez-faire style of management because ______ .

3. Charlotte’s boss is autocratic because ______ .

4. George’s boss is democratic because ______ .

Task VII. Compare the four bosses described above. Mark in the chart the qualities that these bosses have.

Task VIII. Speak about the four bosses above in terms of management style.

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