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The Machiavelli approach is the “end justifies means” concept: in the business world this translates to “whatever it takes” concept. This particular approach may not be suited for all employees in all sectors. The determining factors may include employee job description, abilities and willingness . Ultimately, the Machiavellian approach is better suited for good negotiators with an incentive to influence the opposite site

However, there are limitations to Machiavellian approach. First and mostly, the theory suggests that it is not suited for everyone. Personal attributes such as shyness or verbal limitations may put a stop to successful implementation of this approach. In my industry there are many consultants that suffer from those limitations, which may in turn limit their ability to use “what ever it takes” approach. In my opinion that is not even the biggest problem. I would suggest that moral and legal issues maybe of greater concern.

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Democratic style is defined as “multilateral approach” which is a platform to create team involvement in the decision process. In the western societies, populations rely on critical thinking to create effective work platforms. One may argue that such setting creates a greater desire for individuals to participate in decision making. Creating such democratic platform which will allow participants / employees to be a part of decision making process may create benefits such as diversified input, creation of emotional attachment and extra effort by employees. This may ultimately result in a greater poll of ideas and easier implementation. One may argue that a greater diversity of ideas and easier implementation may create superior possibilities of organizational and individual success. Another important component in democratic management is the reduced supervision. According to Struab “Less control by a manager often yields more productivity from conscientious, capable workers.”. Further, the delegation of power and accountability may increase the efficiency of individual team members. One may argue that individuals which are trusted with decision power but realize the personal accountability may have a greater incentive to put extra effort in their project. Countries such as Sweden and Norway which have adapted democratic management as official national management standard have become innovative leaders in “work automation and work design.”. One may argue that such innovations may create a better platform for pioneering work design. Choosing democratic management can have a tremendous positive influence by creating a work environment in which individuality and personal input is taken into account. The integration of such personal attributes will ultimately create more involved employees which in turn may increase loyalty, productivity and efficiency.

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