Which leadership style gives staff considerable freedom to decide how to complete their work, with minimal direction from the leader?
Correct answer: C. Laissez-faire leadership
- A. Autocratic leadership
- B. Democratic leadership
- C. Laissez-faire leadership
- D. Transformational leadership
Explanation
Laissez-faire leadership allows capable staff to work with little direct guidance. Autocratic leadership centralises decisions, while democratic leadership involves shared decisions and transformational leadership focuses on inspiring change.
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