ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Leadership, management and supervision
A finance director sets clear targets, tells each team member exactly what to do and makes all decisions without consulting staff. Which leadership style is being displayed?
The style is autocratic. The director makes all decisions alone, gives precise instructions and does not consult the team. Democratic leaders involve staff in decisions, while laissez-faire leaders delegate almost completely, so neither fits the behaviour described in the scenario.
- AAutocraticCorrect
- BDemocratic
- CLaissez-faire
- DPaternalistic
Explanation
An autocratic leader makes decisions alone and directs staff closely without consultation. A democratic leader would involve the team, and laissez-faire would leave decisions to staff. Paternalistic leaders also decide alone but act as a caring parent figure, which is not described here.
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