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Chapter 10, Problem 10EE
Summary Introduction
To determine:
Whether leadership tends to be more democratic rather than autocratic?
Introduction:
Leadership is the art of motivating a group of people towards achieving a common sense of purpose. Leadership is considered to be a vital characteristic that managers have to inculcate to drive and maintain the organization forward. There are many types of leadership styles managers can implement in different situations and circumstances in an organization. Leadership tends to be more democratic than autocratic, as the main focus is based on motivating and persuading employees. The main types are; Autocratic, democratic and laisezz-faire leadership styles.
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