In hindsight, why is it that many leaders
and managers favor autocracy? They favor autocracy because it highlights
absolute power which nobody can question. An abusive leader/manager can easily
tap this kind of leadership style to solidify his hold on his position. They do
this because they are deluded to think that nobody would go against them. Their
mindset is they could simply push their ideas no matter how distasteful, lousy
and bad it is.
However, it has been proven time and again
that this kind of leadership style is counter productive to an organization or
even to a sovereign nation. Why? Because when there is absolute power there is
no check and balance. And when the presence of check and balance in an
organization is absent abuse of power would be present.
Autocratic leaders/managers are always
oriented towards their authority. They will always put forward their authority
and they will relentlessly exercise it. They obviously expect their
subordinates to obey without question. And if ever there would be those who
would question them. They will not mind it, they will instead simply ram it to
advance their objective.
Autocratic style is very tempting to use
or engage for a short-sighted leader/manager or for a leader/manager with a
tunnel vision. Why? Because it will create a semblance of order and achievement
of objectives. However, this would not last for long, sooner subordinates will
resent this leadership style.
Thus, there would be disorder, minimum
work performance or it may even lead to disruption of work. So, a wisdom filled
leader must not entertain any thoughts of using an autocratic style of
leadership. – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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