There are four types of leadership styles: authoritarian, consultative, participative, and laissez-faire. The team leader or decision maker of the group usually determines which type of leadership is used.
An authoritarian leadership indicates that the leader tells the team members how a process should be completed, and what exactly should be accomplished. This type of leadership should be avoided as there is the chance that a group member may have a better idea that should be brought to the leader’s attention.
The consultative leadership is when the decision maker lets the group members dictate their ideas. Afterwards, all of the possibilities are evaluated, and then a final decision is made on which plan to follow. This involves all group members and is better for participation and a broader range of ideas.
Participative leadership also allows group members to share their ideas with the team. However, it differs from consultative leadership because the decision makers do not make the final choice. Instead, the final decision is concluded by all of the members on the team.
Finally, laissez-faire leadership is when the leadership role is at a minimum. The group members will carry out all decisions from beginning to end. This may not be effective, as there should always be some type of team leader to coordinate meeting times and the schedule.
I agree with what you said about authoritarian leaders and how it should be avoided. The leader is as vulnerable for mistakes as his or her followers. If the leader is wrong, then he or she can confuse followers that may disagree. It's similar to when a teacher makes an obvious mistake such as 1+1=3. XD If all followers agreed to that and no one stood up and debated, then all the students will be wrong as well. I also agree on what you said about Laissez-faire. Leaders play an important role because sometimes, it is assumed that the audience has no knowledge over something. It is best if someone such as a leader is there to guide them.
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