Question:

Read the following statements carefully :

Statement I : In Laissez-faire leadership style, the leader develops action plans and makes decisions in consultation with his subordinates.

Statement II : In Autocratic leadership style, communication is only one-way, with the subordinate only acting according to the command given by the manager.

In light of the given statements, choose the correct alternative from the following :

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Consulting subordinates is a democratic trait. Laissez-faire gives full freedom. One-way command is an autocratic trait.
Updated On: Oct 26, 2026
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
  • Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
  • Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understand the concept:
Leadership styles are autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire. I will test each statement against its style.

Step 2: Check Statement I:
In the laissez-faire style the leader gives complete freedom to the subordinates. He leaves them to make plans and decisions on their own.
The statement says the leader makes decisions in consultation with subordinates. That is the democratic style.
So Statement I is FALSE.

Step 3: Check Statement II:
In the autocratic style the leader takes all decisions and gives orders. Communication is one-way, from the manager down.
The subordinate only acts according to the command. So Statement II is TRUE.

Step 4: Pick the option:
Statement I is false and Statement II is true. This is option (D).
Option (A) says both are true. Option (B) says both are false. Option (C) says I is true and II is false. All these are wrong.

Final Answer:
Statement I is false and Statement II is true. This is option (D).
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