THE APPLICATION OF DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STYLE OF THE HEAD OF BANGUN VILLAGE, MUNJUNGAN DISTRICT, TRENGGALEK REGENCY

Abstract

This study examines the application of the leadership style of the Head of Bangun Village, Munjungan District. This research aims to evaluate how effectively the Head of Bangun Village uses a democratic leadership style. A qualitative descriptive approach and literature review were used in this study. The research results on indicators of the democratic leadership style of Pasolong in Hardianti (2016): 1) Decisions are taken jointly. The village head always discusses joint decision-making with his staff and offers opportunities or involves staff in decision-making. 2) Appreciate the potential of subordinates; in this case, the village head often thanks his staff because it can provide a positive effect or motivation to employees in improving performance towards village progress; 3) Hearing criticism, suggestions and opinions of employees that leaders cannot be separated from criticism, input and opinions when leading a government agency. This can be seen when the village head wakes up always accommodates, and listens to criticism, suggestions, or opinions levelled at him from any party, including his employees; 4) Working closely with subordinates, the village head of Bangun has worked well with his subordinates and the village head of Bangun always goes directly to the field with his employees. The application of the democratic leadership style of the Bangun Village Head is considered to be so dominant in showing cooperation with subordinates.