ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which definition is Autocratic leadership style?
A
leader encourages group input
B
leader makes all decisions
C
there is no defined leader
D
everyone has input and leads themselves
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition: Autocratic leadership is a management style wherein one person controls all the decisions and takes very little inputs from other group members. Autocratic leaders make choices or decisions based on their own beliefs and do not involve others for their suggestion or advice.

Detailed explanation-2: -Autocratic, or authoritarian leaders, are often described as those with ultimate authority and power over others. These leaders tend to make choices based upon their own ideas alone and do not listen to their team or seek input from others.

Detailed explanation-3: -Autocratic: Leader makes all decisions unilaterally. Permissive: Leader permits subordinates to take part in decision making and also gives them a considerable degree of autonomy in completing routine work activities.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kurt Lewin and his colleagues were the first to characterize autocratic leadership as one of three leadership styles-the other two being democratic and laissez-faire.

Detailed explanation-5: -Autocratic or Authoritative Style: It is also known as leader centered style. Under this style of leadership there is complete centralisation of authority in the leader i.e., authority is centered in the leader himself He has all the powers to take decisions.

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