Authoritarian leadership styles allow a leader to impose expectations and define outcomes.
Participative leadership style are rooted in democratic theory
Delegative leadership Also known as "laissez-faire leadership", a delegative leadership style focuses on delegating initiative to team members.
Transaction leadership style use "transactions" between a leader and his or her followers - rewards, punishments and other exchanges - to get the job done.
Transformation leadership style the leader inspires his or her followers with a vision and then encourages and empowers them to achieve it.
