Autocratic and Collaborative Leadership to Motivational Theory of Self Efficacy

Abstract

The main aim of this report is to critically analyze two of the major leadership styles Autocratic and Collaborative with relation to the motivational theory of self efficacy. It also assesses the environment for collaboration and the act that play an import part at the time of change implementation. The research approaches on the facts of human experience and behavior that are based on the analysis of self-efficacy and leadership styles in educational practices. The autocratic style of management requires knowledge, confidence, general knowledge and analytical and technical skills of the leader. Lloyd (2009) emphasized that collaboration is a continuum of various professional relationships, beginning with teachers working in isolation, moving into areas of cooperation, then collaboration, community, and ultimately, democratic community. As collaborative teams work interdependently to achieve common goals, the focus begins to change from one of simply teaching to one of student learning; ultimately finding solutions that ensure all children will learn.



Table of Contents

Abstractii

Introduction1

Literature Review1

Autocratic Leadership1

Definition of Collaborative Leadership2

Discussion3

Professional collaboration4

Collaboration and Collaborative Leadership5

Mentoring and coaching7

Leadership Effectiveness8

Conclusion9

References10

Autocratic and Collaborative Leadership to Motivational Theory of Self Efficacy

Introduction

According to Lloyd (2009), Leadership consists of guiding, encouraging, and facilitating others in the pursuit of ends by the use of means, both of which they have either selected or approved. Lloyd (2009) defines leadership as in its management application, is the process of influencing individuals and groups to set and achieve goals. In autocratic leadership style all the clear instructions moves from the top to down. That means the manager or the manager decides alone, without their subordinates according to opinion polls. In the autocratic style of leadership and no power is delivered. The manager keeps all the strings in his hand. In the autocratic style of management is usually required unquestioning obedience. Criticism or contradiction of the subordinates is generally not tolerated.

Literature Review

Autocratic Leadership

The autocratic leader is also referred to as an authoritarian leader. According to Bass (2004) autocratic leaders prefer definitive structure, they do not communicate with the employees beyond what is minimally required, and they dictate commands and orders that the followers are expected to comply. Autocratic leaders do not welcome input from followers and are not concerned with their personal well-being. This type of leader was preferred in historical leadership. The impact of an autocratic leader resulted in dependent and submissive followers who were more productive in the presence of the leader and less productive when the leader is absent. The autocratic leadership approach is not the preferred style today. The autocratic leadership style is not concerned with social dynamics and relationship building responsibilities.

McManus (2009) discusses the autocratic leadership style may not be preferred, however, there are organizations in which practicing this leadership style is necessary to achieve positive results. While some believe that the autocratic style of leadership should not be practiced, Dew illustrates how this type of leadership can be an advantage within the right context. Autocratic behavior may have been an effective ...