Which leadership style gives employees considerable freedom to decide how they perform their work?
Correct answer: C. Laissez-faire leadership
- A. Autocratic leadership
- B. Democratic leadership
- C. Laissez-faire leadership
- D. Bureaucratic leadership
Explanation
Laissez-faire leadership gives substantial decision-making freedom to subordinates. Autocratic leaders retain decision authority, while democratic leaders involve employees in decisions rather than giving them complete independence.
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