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Bureaucratic Leadership

Bureaucratic leaders work "by the book." They follow rules rigorously,

and ensure that their people follow procedures precisely.

Pros: Cons:

• Bureaucratic leadership is useful in • Much of the time, bureaucratic
organizations where employees do leaders achieve their position

routine tasks (such as because of their ability to conform

manufacturing). to and uphold rules, not because of

their qualifications or expertise.
This can cause resentment when

team members don't value their

expertise or advice.
• The downside of this leadership

style is that it's ineffective in teams

and organizations that rely on

flexibility, creativity, or innovation.