Management Styles
1. Define the various types of management styles you may be exposed to at work.
2. Explain how, when we become managers, we can determine which style to use in a variety of situations.
As we saw in the opening case, most managers will use a variety of management styles depending
upon the situation. In our scenario, Sam obviously may have gone too far in his use of management
style. As we will discuss in this chapter, there are several management styles that can be used in a
variety of situations. As you read this chapter, consider past managers and think about what style
they may have used. Understanding management styles can help us become better managers or
prepare us to take on the role of manager someday. In addition, understanding your manager’s style
can be beneficial to know—as it can help you relate to him or her better.
Management style ties in very closely with communication style. There isn’t necessarily one
management style that is better than another; they are simply different and might be used in a
variety of situations.
