Disadvantages or demerits of democratic leadership style can be described as follows:
1. Unsuitable For Less Competent
Democratic leadership style is not suitable if employees and executives are less competent. It is possible only when the workers are competent, literate, sincere and organized.
2. Long Decision Making Process
In democratic leadership style, subordinates also participate in decision making process. Their ideas, views and suggestions are drawn by the leader. This makes decision making process long and time consuming.
Democratic leadership style is not suitable at the time of uncertainty and crisis. Very directive or autocratic leaders are suitable to face crisis and uncertainty.
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4. High Chance Of Frustration
In democratic leadership, there exists the chance of employee frustration if their suggestions are not accepted in decision making process.
5. Controlling Problem
Due to more freedom and friendly behavior, it may be difficult for the leader to control his/her subordinates properly. Managers also fear the erosion of power.
