Alex, CEO of Staffordshire Engineering, refers to himself as a ‘caring dictator’ and has created a culture where all employee opinions are listened to.
Which one of the following leadership styles would most apply to Alex?
Select ONE answer:
- Laissez-faire
- Democratic
- Autocratic
- Paternalistic
Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:
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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.
The answer is 4
- Not correct – because a laissez-faire leadership style is non-authoritarian and Alex does control his employees.
- Not correct – because democratic leaders are prepared to share all decision-making and Alex only listens to his Employees.
- Not correct – because an autocratic leader would make all the important decisions with no involvement from workers and would not listen to the opinions of the employees.
- Correct – Definition of paternalistic e.g. the leader acts as a father figure to employees. Alex does look after his employees and listens to their opinions. Alex refers to himself as a ‘caring dictator’ indicating that whilst he listens to employees, he makes the final decisions.
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