

This is the team leadership style in which the leader consults with his team and harmonies organisational goals. In this case, the manager has maximum concern for both production and people. The leader leads the people with instructions and discipline. This is the task-oriented or autocratic style of leadership. The task is well-planned and the authority is well-defined. He gives emphasis on getting the tasks done to increase production.

In this situation, the manager is mainly concerned with production and has little concern for people. The leader balances tasks with concern for people through compromise. Proper organisation performance is possible through balancing the necessity of getting work done through maintaining morale of the people at a satisfactory level. In this case, the manager gives emphasis on both production and relationship with the people. Middle of the Road (5-5) Management Style: The leader has maximum concern for people and minimum concern for production. Adequate attention to the needs of people leads to a comfortable organisation environment and work culture. He tries to establish close personal relationship. Under this style the manager is highly concerned with’ the people. The leader acts as an observer, avoiding controversy and confrontation. In this situation minimum effort is needed for getting the work done and sustaining organisation membership. It implies the manager’s less interest in the position. In this style, the manager shows less concern for both production and people.
