Empowering leaders who give their employees room to think and behave independently are often perceived as more effective than the traditional directive leader who issues specific orders. But according to U.S. researchers, this isn't necessarily so.
In certain types of environments - including fast-moving entrepreneurial businesses – command-style leadership can be more effective, argue Dr. Keith M. Hmieleski and Dr. Michael D. Ensley.
"The empowering style of leadership has been oversold regarding new ventures with heterogeneous teams in dynamic environments," says Dr. Hmieleski, assistant professor of management at the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University.
"In fact this combination works terribly."
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