Recently, a senior software engineer complained that his boss was always in the command and control mode: "He doesn't trust us to make the right decision!" The boss rarely took the advice of his employees. There were occasions when productivity was hampered because he chose to do things only his way. Referring to leadership styles, this would best be described as
A) free reign.
B) democratic.
C) alternative.
D) autocratic.

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Autocratic leadership means making managerial decisions without consulting others. This style is effective in emergencies, or with new, rather unskilled employees.

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