Define the 3 main types of Management?

Answer 1

There are basically three recognised types of management styles. They are - Autocratic, Consultative and Democratic.

Autocratic - This one is where the manager is used to giving instructions - telling people what to do and fails to involve others by asking them for their opinions. The manager is the only person contributing to the decision-making process. Still around and still an issue where improvements in quality are concerned

Consultative - These managers will have good listening skills and also the ability to create the right sorts of processes to consult other people in the organisation loop. In an organisation with a culture of consultation, there will be a series of mechanisms e.g.: - Memos, emails internal postings, newsletters and briefings. The structure is likely to be flatter with very good communication channels. There will be a forward-thinking culture. This style is starting to take the majority and will be more likely to improve quality precess in their companies

Democratic - This type of management wants to draw on more sources of opinion than just themselves - Inclined to be less of a final decision maker but is still can be moved in to the Consultative role with the right mentoring.