Autocratic

Leadership

What Is Autocratic Leadership?

Also known as authoritarian leadership.
A leadership style characterized by
individual control over all decisions and little
input from group members.
Autocratic leaders typically make choices
based on their own ideas and judgments
and rarely accept advice from followers.
Involves absolute, authoritarian control over
a group.

Characteristics
Little or no input from group members.
Leaders reserves the right to make all
decisions.
The autocratic leader retains all power,
authority, and control.
Group leaders dictate all the work methods and
processes.
Autocratic leaders distrust their subordinates
ability, and closely supervise and control
people under them.

 The autocratic leader adopts one-way

communication.
They do not consult with subordinates or
give them a chance to provide their
opinions, no matter the potential benefit of
such inputs.
Autocratic leaders get work done by issuing
threats and punishments and evoking fear.
Autocratic leaders assume full responsibility
and take full credit for the work.