Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Directing

Question:

Strict obedience of order and discipline is find in which of the following styles of leadership?

Options:

Free rein leadership

Democratic leadership

Autocratic leadership

Both 2 and 3

Correct Answer:

Autocratic leadership

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3- Autocratic leadership.

In Autocratic leadership, Strict obedience of order and discipline is found out.

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. This leader is dogmatic, i.e., does not change or wish to be contradicted. His following is based on the assumption that reward or punishment both can be given depending upon the result. This leadership style is effective in getting productivity in many situations like in a factory where the supervisor is responsible for production on time and has to ensure labour productivity.