What are decision-making styles?

1)    Autocratic

1. Decision taken by seniors. Seniors say, & subordinate obey
2. No involvement of employees
3. Good strategy, if subordinates are not competent, or if the environment is highly competitive
4. Employees obey the order out of fear.
5. Employees will only do what they have been told.

2)    Participative

1. Decision is taken by involving all the concerned employees.
2. The best alternative is selected.
3. Employees do not resist, for they have taken the decision in consensus

3)    Consultative

1. The seniors invite suggestions from the subordinates, but there is no guarantee that the suggestion given by subordinates will be implemented.