HR styles

The head of the company or company adheres to some chosen style of interaction with subordinates - he can be strict and demanding, democratic and even gentle with his subordinates.

Psychologists distinguish three basic leadership styles for subordinates: authoritarian, democratic, and liberal. At the same time, they note that it is impossible to divide these styles into good and bad, each management style has both positive and negative sides. And to apply this or that management principle is depending on the effectiveness of the employees, the cohesion of the team, the type of activity performed. Moreover, good directors and top managers combine all types of leadership, without giving preference to any one. Any style of personnel management can also increase the economic performance of the company, and cause protests from employees, worsening the overall situation. The success of management depends primarily on the behavior of the leader himself, his attitude to his subordinates.

Authoritarian management style

This management style is also called directive. He is characterized by tough and domineering behavior of the leader, high demands and strict control in relation to subordinates. All power in the company belongs to the head, to make decisions, he can consult with a small circle of proxies. All other employees cannot influence decisions even on the most insignificant issues. The commanding tone prevails in management, the interests of the company are put much higher than any interests of its subordinates. In such a company, there is strict discipline with subsequent mandatory punishment for being late, non-observance of the dress code and other violations. This management style exists on the fear of subordinates, on the psychological impact on them, but it can lead to a decline in the initiative and responsibility of the employee, when without the lack of tight control they will not be able to work independently.

Democratic management style

In a democratic management style, the role of an employee in a company is very large. An employee is perceived as a valuable resource, which, under favorable working conditions, can bring great profits to the company. Therefore, the interests of employees are taken into account in the company's management policy. Communication in a democratic style of leadership occurs through advice, requests and wishes for employees, only in rare cases are orders issued. Employees are managed through motivation and encouragement rather than bullying and punishment. The head distributes authority between his deputies and the heads of departments, and those delegate tasks to employees. There is no one-man management principle, each employee can make his proposal to the management, and it will be considered.