Read the following passage and answer the question.

Asha is the head of finance department in her company. She is very fond of latest gadgets. With the launch of 5 new model of i-phone, she is confused for the last 3 days which model she should buy. Due to this, she could not concentrate to the discussion in the meeting. She said to her subordinates to set their own goals and make plans accordingly. Riya is working in the company as head of production department. One day at the tea break time, Riya told Asha that due to recession many people from the company are retrenched soon. Company takes care to the needs of its employees like food, shelter, clothing etc.

She said to her subordinates to set their own goals and make plans accordingly.

Which type of leadership style is discussed in the above lines?

Free-Rein

The correct answer is option 1- Free-Rein.

Free-Rein is discussed in the given lines as they set their goals according to themselves.

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. The manager is there only to support them and supply them the required information to complete the task assigned. At the same time, the subordinate assumes responsibility for the work to be performed.