| CHART FOR COMPARISON OF LEADERSHIP THEORIES |
| Managerial leadership theory | Participative leadership theory | Autocratic leadership theory |
| Managerial leaders are flexible and excise both democratic and autocratic powers in decision making process. | Leaders in this style, consult their followers (other employees) in most of the organization decisions. | There is little or no consultation of other employees in decision making process. |
| The process of decision may be slower or fast depending on the situation and urgency of decisive actions. | The process of decision is slower as group members may vote in on decisions to be passed | Decision making is rapid as the leader make decisions for all other group members. |
| Managerial leaders have soft-skills and are general humble to their juniors (employees).They emphasize conceptual skills. | Participative leaders guides and supports their employees in accomplishing goals set for them. Group members are encouraged to give their feedback. | Autocratic leaders are knowledgeable and use commands and gave strict directions to be followed by their employees |