by: Christine Zafra

The fourth and last management style according to Dr. Likert is the most ideal among all the management styles he theorized. The “participative – group system” is actually the entire opposite of the first management style. The management has complete faith in their employees, giving them tasks to do and not making a big fuss about it later (the employee has the freedom to have his/her own tactic in achieving the company’s goal). Also, group discussions are highly visible and employees are given rewards based on the goals they have reached which have been made during the said group discussion. Not only do the executives feel the burden but everyone in the company does. Communication is at its peak here and teamwork is exceptionally ample.

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