Question

Identify the style of leadership discussed in the following paragraph.
Mr. Ashish, a Manager in Sahni Group of Companies, does not believe in the use of power unless it is absolutely essential. His followers are given a high degree of independence to formulate their own objectives and ways to achieve them. The group members work on their own tasks resolving issues themselves. Mr. Ashish is there only to support them and supply them the required information to complete the task assigned.

• A. Laissez-faire style of leadership
• B. Democratic style of leadership
• C. Autocratic style of leadership
• D. We style of leadership

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Laissez-faire style of leadership

Answer 2

Laissez-faire leadership is characterized by providing high independence to team members, where the leader provides support and resources when necessary but doesn’t interfere unless required.