Laissez-faire Leadership Style

Laissez-faire Leadership Style

-"Hands-off¨ style
-Gives employees as much freedom as possible
-Power is given to the employees and they must determine goals, make decisions, and resolve problems on their own.

This is an effective style to use when:
-Employees are highly skilled, experienced, and educated.
-Employees have pride in their work and the drive to do it successfully on their own.
-Outside experts, such as staff specialists or consultants are being used
-Employees are trustworthy and experienced.
 

 Example of Laissez-faire leader

Thomas Jefforson
-Born in 1743 in Albemarle County, Virginia
-Third president of the fledgling United States of America
-The author of the Declaration of Independence, the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, and the father of the University of Virginia

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