IGCSE, A Level Business Student Forum

KN: One advantage of autocratic leadership is that decisions are made very quickly because the leader gives orders without needing anyone’s input. This is useful when fast action is required .

APP: In defence forces, like the army or air force, commanders often need to make immediate decisions during emergencies, such as border threats or battlefield situations.

AN: Quick decisions help soldiers respond faster, reduce confusion, and allow the defence forces to take action before the situation becomes dangerous.

AN+: In the long term, this speed can save lives, protect national security, and ensure the defence force stays prepared for sudden threats.

KN: Another advantage of autocratic leadership is that it creates a very clear chain of command. Everyone knows exactly who gives orders and who follows them .

APP: In defence forces, clear instructions from generals to officers and then to soldiers ensure that missions, training routines, and emergency actions run smoothly.

AN: This reduces misunderstandings because soldiers don’t waste time discussing decisions. They simply follow the structured order, which increases discipline and unity.

AN+: Over time, a strong chain of command improves coordination during missions, keeps operations organised, and ensures that the defence forces can work as one team in high-pressure situations.

KN1: One of the advantages of autocratic style in defence forces is that there are responses to any situations.
APP: For example, if an accident has occured, then the head of the forces will be issuing orders to handle the situation.
AN: due to this, a lot of time which would have been used for discussion, is spared allowing the troops to take action on time which saves numerous lives or helps them make the mission a success.
AN+: Due to this rapid issue and completion of orders, trust and loyalty is built among the forces.
KN2: Another advantage of the autocratic style of leadership is that the instructions that are clear, explicit and unambigious.
APP: For instance, in case of a terrorist attack, the senior officers give the troops a clear strategy which needs to be followed.
AN: This would reduce the confusion among them and the orders that would be carried from ranks to ranks will not be changed or tampered with, increasing the efficiency of the unit and the way the situation will be dealt with.
AN+: Due to this the discipline and the unity will increase among the ranks.

kn] quick decision making as no one to argue them
ap] for e.g. in a software firm where this style is eligible there order is give of external hours to work for employes with zero argument
an] this will make no conflict between owners and employes as they know the rule of company this will make the employ work efficiently as strict style of leadership and zero errors would be tolerable by the owner
an+] finally this will motivate the employ to work innovatively to make the owner happy and reduce his strictness on him

kn2] clear chain of command for the employes as no other have authority to order them
ap] for e.g. in a firm you will no who have to order you as no other can give suggestion or order to employ
an] this will improve clarity in employes for the tasks and employ relationship will also get improve with the leader and will finish the work at time because no other have this role to do and this will improve efficiency in business as no other tension of individual who can do objection for their tasks
an+] improves productivity in business as clear chain of orders for business

[KN] quick decision making as only decided by the owner.
[APP] for instance a clothing store owner decides the designs of the outfits and finalizes the line for winters by himself without any opinion or idea by the team.
[AN] thus this leads to more predictable outcomes helping the business maintain a clear direction however this may reduce employee involvement leading to lower motivation nevertheless for small business needing fast decisions like a clothing store finalizing winter designs this style can still be highly efficient.
[AN+] overall while the autocratic limits creativity and import it maximizes speed and control which can be crucial in competitive markets where fashion trends quickly change.

[KN]strong leadership and control as the leader is the owner.
[APP] for example in a small clothing business the owner can directly instruct designers on their exact styles colours and materials to use for their winter new winter collection
[AN] this ensures quick and unified decisions helping the business respond faster to new fashion trends as well as having a clear decision maker to reduce his confusion keeps operation constant on the other hand this can also limit creativity which is important in clothing industry
[AN+] overall a strong owner control can improve efficiency and keep the business on track but long term success may require allowing some employee input into maintain innovation and motivation.