Question

Autocratic leadership is likely to be effective when: subordinates are highly trained professionals. the organization faces an emergency situation. workers enjoy expressing their opinions and having a say in what is done. the manager is uncertain about the best strategy to pursue.

Answer 1

When the organization faces an emergency situation.

Autocratic leadership (or authoritarian leadership) is characterized by a single person taking control of decision making. In an emergency, having a clear leader is sometimes the best option.