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# Autocratic Leadership
On the other side of the spectrum from [Democratic Leadership](Democratic%20Leadership.md).
Leader has absolute power and make decisions on behalf of followers.
The opposite of democratic - leader makes all decisions.
Makes sense in an emergency situation, leave it to the professionals.
Say "this is what's happening"
There is a spectrum here.
## Characteristics
- Common
- Old style of leadership
### Benefits
- Error-free outcomes
- quick decisions
- Strategic
- Teams kept on track
### Drawbacks
- Employees can feel ignored/restricted/abused
## Examples
### Trump
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# References
[^1]: [Week 7 ELEC4122 - Leadership Theories and Styles](../../../Spaces/University/ELEC4122/lecture%20slides/blank/Week%207%20ELEC4122%20-%20Leadership%20Theories%20and%20Styles.pdf)