MGMT Theory and Practice of Supervision
MGMT Theory and Practice of Supervision Distinguish between autocratic (authoritarian) supervision on one hand and participative management and general supervision on the other. ... Autocratic supervision, participative management, and general supervision are three distinct different styles of supervisory leadership. Supervisors that rely on close control, pressure, threats, and formal authority practice autocratic (authoritarian) style of leadership. ... General supervision represents a leadership style in which a supervisor sets limits and goals by allowing employees to decide in how to attain those goals. Theoretically participative management, and general supervision leadership styles could be more advantageous for the employees because it allows them to participate in the decision-making process.