2.5.5 Bureaucratic Leadership
The leader’s behavior is characterized by a high degree
of reliance on rules, regulations and procedures to which both
he and his subordinates subscribe. The style of leadership fosters
subordinates apathy. The rules serve as a minimum level of acceptable
performance. It is possible for the followers to remain apathetic,
for they know just how little they should do remain secure in
their jobs. Rules also lead the habit of passing the buck and
too great a desire to play safe.
Major Drawback
- Rules make possible for the workers to indulge in activity
without participation; they also enable them to work without
being emotionally committed to the work on hand.
2.5.6 Manipulative Leadership
This style of leadership is based on the belief that employees are persons who should be manipulated by the leader so that his goal may be attained. It exploits the aspirations of the employees or followers. Under this style of leadership the followers know that they are being manipulated and thus become resentful and bitter.
Major Characteristics
- Personal goals are reached by the manipulation by the employees.
- Employee needs and desires are viewed as tools to extract performance.
Manipulative Leadership is not Effective when……
- A relationship of long standing is involved.
- The structure of an open organization is so controlled that the ability of the manipulator to wheel and deal is severely restricted.