CMA Foundation · Fundamentals of Business Economics and Management · Leadership and Motivation - Concepts and Theories
A plant head at a Pune engineering firm announces every shift target herself, allows no questions, and expects workers to follow her instructions exactly. Which leadership style is she displaying?
She is displaying the autocratic style. The leader decides alone, issues orders and permits no questions or team input. Democratic and participative styles involve consultation, while laissez-faire leaves decisions to the group, so none of those describe this behaviour.
- AAutocraticCorrect
- BDemocratic
- CLaissez-faire
- DParticipative
Explanation
In the autocratic style the leader takes decisions alone and expects strict compliance without consulting the team. Democratic and participative styles involve team input, and laissez-faire gives freedom to the group, so they do not fit.
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