Which leadership style involves the manager making all decisions and expecting obedience?

• A. Autocratic Leadership
• B. Democratic Leadership
• C. Laissez-faire Leadership
• D. Delegation

Answer: (A)

Autocratic leadership is when the manager holds most or all decision-making power and expects subordinates to follow orders without question. This fits the idea of making all decisions and expecting obedience, because there’s little or no input from others and directions are given firmly. This style can work well in urgent or highly regulated situations where clear, quick commands are needed, but it tends to reduce team input, motivation, and creativity. The other styles involve more participation or freedom: democratic leadership invites input before deciding; laissez-faire gives people wide freedom to decide how to work; delegation is about passing tasks to others, not about the leader expecting unquestioned obedience.