Under which of the following conditions would an autocratic style of l

QUESTION

Under which of the following conditions would an autocratic style of leadership be considered most appropriate?

A) when a company wants to kick-start an urgent turnaround or is dealing with a problem employee
B) when a company wants to help competent, motivated employees improve performance by building long-term capabilities
C) when a company wants to build buy-in or consensus or wants to get valuable input from employees
D) when a company wants to enhance job satisfaction among its employees
E) when a company wants its employees to discover their own ways of achieving objectives

ANSWER

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Some situations require a “command and control” type of direction from leadership so that there is no question of who has the authority or what the path forward is. This style may also be warranted when a change in focus needs to take place quickly and without discussion.