The Leadership Style That Would Be Least Effective in a Crisis

question 83

Multiple Choice

The leadership style that would be least effective in a crisis situation would be the:

• A) Coercive style
• B) Authoritative style
• C) Affiliative style
• D) Democratic style
• E) Coaching style

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Definitions:

Competitive Responses

Actions taken by companies to address competition, adapt to market changes, and sustain or improve their market position.

Failure Rate

The proportion of businesses or projects that do not achieve their goals and are deemed unsuccessful.

High-Growth Stage

A phase in a company’s development characterized by a rapid expansion in sales, revenue, and company size.

Research And Development Stage

A phase in product development focusing on experimentation, exploration, and innovation to create new products or improve existing ones.