The four primary management styles are autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, and transactional. The autocratic style involves top-down decision-making with minimal team input, while the democratic style encourages collaboration and team participation. Laissez-faire is a hands-off approach that works best with independent, skilled employees.
Transactional management is goal-focused, using structured systems of rewards and consequences. Each style offers benefits depending on the organization’s culture, team dynamics, and leadership needs, making flexibility and awareness essential for effective managers.
