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C/HR/452. It has been suggested that the democratic style of leadership is the most appropriate style of leadership for social care (Coulshed and Mullender (2006:102). Critically discuss this view with specific reference to social care settings.

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2009
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The paper looks at the main types of leadership style reviewing theoretical approaches to understanding the makings of an effective leader, and assessing pros and cons of a democratic leadership style in relation to other kinds of leadership in the context of social care. Examples of how a democratic style of leadership might be applied to social care are discussed considering the ways in which a social care team relate to the larger organisational context.

 

KEYWORDS: Democratic leadership, social care,

 
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