“At times, employees may not be willing to give suggestions.” This is a disadvantage of which leadership style?

Question

Sujata is working in a private sector bank, where she is engaged in formulating overall policies of the bank. She is of the viewpoint that management is the art of getting the work done from others by mobilizing physical and human resources. She feels that success of any organisation lies in effective and efficient management. Her good leadership qualities motivates her subordinates to work as a team and achieve the organisational goals.
(a) Identify the level at which Sujata is working.
(b) State briefly any 3 points highlighting the importance of management in the organisation.

Answer 1

In Democratic Leadership, or participative leadership, leaders involve group members in decision-making. This approach promotes teamwork and inclusion but has a weakness: employees may not always offer suggestions, particularly if they lack confidence, interest, or believe their input is not valued.

This style depends on active participation.
Insufficient participation can impede decision-making speed and efficacy.

Other Leadership Styles:

(A) Free Rein Leadership: Grants employees complete autonomy; this style is not linked to the described disadvantage.
(B) Consultative Leadership: Leaders solicit input but retain final decision-making authority; suggestions are typically welcomed and considered.
(D) Autocratic Leadership: Leaders unilaterally make decisions; employee input is generally not solicited.

“At times, employees may not be willing to give suggestions.” This is a disadvantage of which leadership style?

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The Correct Option is C

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