Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Directing

Question:

Mr. Raghav, CEO of ABC Ltd., an interior decoration company. He discusses creative concepts with his staff to complete the designing of floors of a society in Noida according to customers' requirements. As the work is more, all the staff members unanimously agreed to work together to do overtime to complete the task within the deadline.
Name the leadership style being followed by Mr. Raghav.

Options:

Autocratic leadership style

Democratic leadership style

Laissez faire style

None of these

Correct Answer:

Democratic leadership style

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- Democratic leadership style.

The leadership style being followed by Mr. Raghav is Democratic leadership style. This style is evident from his approach of discussing creative concepts with his staff and the staff members' unanimous agreement to work together, including doing overtime to meet the deadline. 

* A democratic leader will develop action plans and make decisions in consultation with his subordinates. He will encourage them to participate in decision-making. This kind of leadership style is more common now-a-days, since leaders also recognize that people perform best if they have set their own objectives. They also need to respect the other’s opinion and support subordinates to perform their duties and accomplish organisational objectives. They exercise more control by using forces within the group.

Laissez-faire leadership: This style involves a hands-off approach where leaders provide minimal guidance and leave most decisions to the team. Mr. Raghav seems more involved in discussions, making democratic leadership a better fit.