Read the following passage and answer the question.

Three friends, Rajeev, Ramanti and Anshu, after completing their MBA from a reputed business school at Goa, were discussing about the type of organisation they would like to join. Rajeev was very clear that he would like to take up a government job as it gives stability about the future income and work which will help him to work with greater zeal. It will also provide him pension when he will retire from his service. Ramanti wanted to work in a company, which has appropriate skill development plans for its employees and helps the employees to grow to higher levels in the organisation. In addition to this, the company should also provide facilities like housing, medical aid, etc. Anshu said that she would prefer to work in an organisation, which has the culture of individual autonomy, is considerate to employees and provides the employees with opportunity for personal growth and a meaningful work experience.

Which of the following is not a style of leadership?

Productive style

The correct answer is option 2- Productive style.

Productive style is not any style of leadership. All other given options are leadership style.

OTHER OPTIONS

• Autocratic or Authoritarian leader- An autocratic leader gives orders and expects his subordinates to obey those orders. If a manager is following this style, then communication is only one-way with the subordinate only acting according to the command given by the manager.

• Democratic or Participative leader-  A democratic leader will develop action plans and makes decisions in consultation with his subordinates. He will encourage them to participate in decision-making.

• Laissez faire or Free-rein leader- Such a leader does not believe in the use of power unless it is absolutely essential. The 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.