The differences between the Autocratic model and Supportive model of Organizational Behavior (OB) are given below:
Autocratic-Authoritarian Approach:
- Other Terms: Task-orientated.
- Ohio State Studies (Fleishman, 1953): Directive leadership.
- The Human Side of Enterprise(McGregor,1960): Initiating structure (the degree to which a leader is oriented toward goal attainment).
- Michigan studies (Likert, 1961; Likert, 1967): Theory X.
- Blake’s leadership grid (Blake & Mouton, 1964): Job centered.
- Burns, 1978; Bass, 1999: Transactional leadership.
Democratic Approach:
- Other Terms: Relations-orientated.
- Ohio State Studies (Fleishman, 1953): Participative leadership.
- The Human Side of Enterprise(McGregor,1960): Consideration structure the degree to which a leader shows concern and respect for followers.
- Michigan studies (Likert, 1961; Likert, 1967): Theory Y.
- Blake’s leadership grid (Blake & Mouton, 1964): Employee centered.
- Burns, 1978; Bass, 1999: Transformational leadership.
