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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAuthoritarian Management
/ˌɔːθəraɪˈtɛəriən ˈmænɪdʒmənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A management style characterized by centralized control and decision-making, with little input from subordinates.
"In authoritarian management, leaders make decisions unilaterally, often stifling employee creativity." - 2
A system of management that prioritizes obedience and compliance over collaboration and input.
"The authoritarian management approach can lead to high turnover rates due to employee dissatisfaction."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'authoritarian' derives from the Latin 'auctoritas', meaning authority or influence, which evolved through Middle French into its current form in English. 'Management' comes from the Italian 'maneggiare', meaning to handle or control, which entered English in the late 14th century, reflecting the evolution of organizational control concepts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Authoritarian Management" is said worldwide
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Gestion autoritaire
Transliteration: zhe-syon oh-to-ri-tair
"La gestion autoritaire peut nuire à la motivation des employés."
Autoritäre Führung
Transliteration: au-to-ri-tä-re fü-rung
"Autoritäre Führung kann die Kreativität der Mitarbeiter einschränken."
Gestione autoritaria
Transliteration: jes-tjo-ne au-to-ri-ta-ria
"La gestione autoritaria può portare a un alto tasso di turnover."
Gestión autoritaria
Transliteration: hes-tyon au-to-ri-ta-ria
"La gestión autoritaria puede afectar la moral de los empleados."
Gestão autoritária
Transliteration: jes-tão au-to-ri-ta-ria
"A gestão autoritária pode levar à insatisfação dos funcionários."
अधिनायक प्रबंधन
Transliteration: Adhinayak Prabandhan
"अधिनायक प्रबंधन कर्मचारियों की रचनात्मकता को सीमित कर सकता है।"
专制管理
Transliteration: zhuānzhì guǎnlǐ
"专制管理可能会导致员工的不满。"
권위주의 관리
Transliteration: gwon-ui-ju-ui gwan-ri
"권위주의 관리는 직원의 창의성을 제한할 수 있습니다."
権威主義的管理
Transliteration: Ken'i shugi-teki kanri
"権威主義的管理は従業員の士気に悪影響を与える可能性があります。"
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