Laissez-faire leadership ________.
A) involves the use of incentives to influence subordinate task motivation
B) is best described as the absence of effective leadership
C) is best described as an example of transactional leadership
D) includes use of contingent punishments and other corrective action in response to obvious deviations from acceptable performance standards

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Laissez-faire leadership is characterized by a lack of direct supervision and control over employees, essentially allowing them to make their own decisions and solve problems independently. This approach can often be perceived as an absence of leadership because the leader takes a hands-off approach and does not actively guide or manage the team.

Laissez-Faire Leadership ________