Philip is hired at a delivery agency. His boss Hubert is frequently demanding of him, and threatens to fire him if his work ethic does not improve. Unfortunately, Philip is not given any guidance as to how he can improve his performance. In this example, which style of leadership is Hubert using?

Hubert is using an authoritarian leadership style: he makes demands and threatens consequences without involving Philip or offering support. A coaching leader would give Philip guidance on how to improve his performance, which Hubert does not do. The correct choice is “Authoritarian.”

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