Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Directing

Question:

Read the following passage and answer question.

Mr. Thaapar is the General Manager of a company named XYZ Ltd. for 12 years. He manages 150 employees with his effective leadership, motivation and communication. He encourages his sub-ordinates in decision-making and respects everyone's ideas and opinions. Once, while passing by the production department, Mr. Thaapar overheard Mr. Rohan, foreman of production department, was discussing about his financial condition on phone with his friend. Mr. Thaapar decided to give him the necessary help in near future in the upcoming appraisal in the form of increased incentive bonus. He also observed that Ms. Heena, Sr. Executive, is very much excited whenever she is given challenging work. Mr. Thaapar decided to reward her in the best possible way and hence he sent her an email stating about her promotion to a higher level which gave her more autonomy and power.

What type of leader Mr. Thaapar is?

Options:

Autocratic Leader

Democratic Leader

Laissez faire leader

Authoritarian Leader

Correct Answer:

Democratic Leader

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (2)- Democratic Leader.

Mr. Thaapar is a Democratic Leader.

Mr. Thaapar encourages his subordinates to participate in decision-making and respects everyone's ideas and opinions. A democratic leader values collaboration and employee input, which aligns with Mr. Thaapar’s approach to leadership as described in the passage. He motivates and communicates effectively with his employees, showing a supportive and participative style of management.