Thus, in the long run, it becomes inefficient. The laissez-faire membership style exhibits many of the characteristics of the autocratic style. Morale is low and there is minimal interest in the task. There is little cohesiveness and much scapegoating. Whereas productivity is high in the autocratic group, in this group, work tends to be inefficient and poorly done.
Members tend to be apathetic and bored.
In contrast, enthusiasm, involvement and commitment, both for the work and to the group characterize the democratic membership style. Meaningful productivity will continue even in the absence of the leader. In this style the members learn effective leadership skills and behavior. Knowing who they are and how they operate will help you harness their commitment and energy to your best advantage. One way to use this list, is for individual Coalition members to read the character descriptions and admit to any time they may have taken on that personality.