Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Even a laissez faire leader would have certain rules to be followed while doing work.
Statement II: A democratic leader may have to take his own decision in an emergency situation.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Statement I: Even a laissez faire leader would have certain rules to be followed while doing work. — Correct. A laissez faire or free-rein leader gives followers a high degree of independence. Even so, he keeps certain rules for doing the work.
Statement II: A democratic leader may have to take his own decision in an emergency situation. — Correct. A democratic leader normally decides in consultation with subordinates. In an emergency there may be no time to consult, so he may decide on his own.
Both statements show that, depending upon the situation, a leader may use a combination of styles.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Leadership Style … (iii) 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. |