This presentation analyzes and compares autocratic and democratic leadership styles. It begins by defining leadership and highlighting its importance in organizations, followed by a detailed explanation of the characteristics of both autocratic and democratic leadership styles. The presentation then identifies organizational functions where each style might be most appropriate, providing clear reasoning for the choices. Furthermore, the presentation includes a self-appraisal of the presenter's own leadership style, justifying the alignment with a particular style and its associated key characteristics. The content emphasizes how leadership impacts employee motivation, productivity, and organizational success. The presentation also touches on an academic leadership model to further illustrate the concepts. The assignment is designed to demonstrate comprehension of leadership theories and exhibit aptitude for future leadership roles within an organization.