Question

Dave facilitated a hiring committee for his advertising company. Six employees (including two managers) met together to discuss applicants and select the finalists for a copywriter position in the public relations department. Although the head of public relations would have the final nod on the candidate that would ultimately be hired, the evaluative work of the committee was very important because this group would send forward those persons they believed would be good work colleagues. In setting up this type of hiring process, the head of public relations was utilizing a(n) __________ style of leadership.

Answer 1

Answer: Autocratic

           

Explanation: In simple words, Autocratic leadership style refers to a management style under which all the decisions are made by a single person with the ultimate authority. Although, the input from others could be taken into consideration.

In the given case, Dave made a hiring committee to employ new individuals. However the final decision for hiring was to be made by the head of public relations.

Hence we can conclude that the given case illustrates autocratic leadership style.