


Communication upwards is censored.Ĭonsultative: The manager has significant but not complete confidence in the team. Communication is top down.īenevolent-authoritative: The manager is condescending towards the team therefore team members are very reluctant to offer ideas or suggestions. LIKERT’S MANAGEMENT STYLES:Įxploitive-autocratic: The manager has little or no trust in team members and therefore decisions are imposed with minimal consultation.

The four styles run from autocratic despot to a first-among-equals approach to management and have clear links with style leadership. Rensis Likert identified four styles to describe the role, responsibilities and relationships that managers have with their team.
