BMF – MAY 2015 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Identifying the leadership style based on authority and control over rewards.

Question

A leadership style in which the leader has the authority to withhold or give reward and punishment is referred to as ………………. style.

A. Democratic leadership
B. Participative leadership
C. Contingency leadership
D. Autocratic leadership
E. Laissez faire leadership

Answer

Answer: D. Autocratic leadership

Explanation:
Autocratic leadership is characterized by a leader who has significant control over decision-making and the authority to reward or punish subordinates. This style does not typically involve team input or collaboration, focusing instead on the leader’s authority and directives.

Tags: Authority, Leadership Style, Management Theory, Rewards and punishments
Level: Level 1

Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: MAY 2015

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