A leader who uses power to influence others and affect outcomes exhibits what style of leadership?
a. Laissez-faire
b. Nondirective
c. Democratic
d. Authoritarian
D
Authoritarian and autocratic leaders use power to influence others and affect outcomes. Howev-er, if the autocratic leader just assumes power without earning the subordinates' respect, that power can foster resentment. Authoritarian power exerted in an acute crisis situation, however, can effectively influence outcomes.
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