Which leadership style has no supervision, is passive, and may lead to chaos if members are not responsible?

• A. Autocratic (Authoritative)
• B. Democratic/Participative
• C. Laissez-faire/Permissive
• D. Charismatic

Answer: (C)

This is about a leadership style that gives followers substantial freedom with little to no direction from the leader. In laissez-faire leadership, the leader steps back, provides minimal supervision, and trusts the team to set goals, organize tasks, and monitor progress. This hands-off approach can work when team members are highly competent, self-motivated, and know their roles, but it risks disorder if members lack accountability or clarity, leading to chaos or drift when there isn’t enough structure. Other styles involve more guidance: autocratic keeps tight control and supervision; democratic/participative invites input but still maintains leadership oversight and shared decision-making; charismatic relies on the leader’s inspiration and influence to guide the group. Therefore, the described scenario best fits laissez-faire.