Likert's Management Systems

Likert's Management Systems refer to four different leadership styles identified by Rensis Likert, which describe how managers lead and influence their teams. These are: 1. **Exploitive-Authoritative**: Top-down control with limited employee participation. 2. **Benevolent-Authoritative**: Benevolent management with some upward communication, but decisions are still centered at the top. 3. **Consultative**: Managers seek employee input before making decisions, encouraging some participation. 4. **Participative-Group**: Employees are actively involved in decision-making, fostering collaboration and shared responsibility. These systems illustrate evolving management approaches from autocratic to participative, impacting organizational effectiveness and employee motivation.