Dwight is a very hands-off boss. He is technically in charge of running the office, but in reality the employees do what they want. Dwight's style of leadership is best describes as
A) transactional.
B) laissez-faire.
C) abusive.
D) transformational.
Answer: B
Rationale: Laissez-faire leadership describes someone who has been appointed to a position of leadership, but who does not engage in many (if any) leadership processes—he or she simply leaves the workers alone.
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