She finds out that some managers have a benevolent-authoritative style of management. Which of the following behaviors will she exhibit most likely?
A. Have condescending trust and confidence in their subordinates.
B. Gives economic or ego awards.
C. Communicates downward to the staff.
D. Allows decision-making among subordinates.
Correct Answer: A. Have condescending trust and confidence in their subordinates.
Benevolent-authoritative managers pretentiously show their trust and confidence to their followers. In Benevolent-Autocratic Leadership Style, the manager has condescending confidence and trust in subordinates, motivates with rewards and some punishments, permits some upward communication, solicits some ideas and opinions from subordinates, and allows some delegation of decision making but with close policy control.
Option B: The benevolent authoritative system uses less control over employees than the exploitative authoritative system, however, this system motivates employees through potential punishment and rewards.
Option C: The responsibility lies at the managerial levels but not at the lower levels of the organizational hierarchy. The superior has condescending confidence and trust in subordinates (master-servant relationship).
Option D: In participative leadership, the responsibility for achieving the organizational goals is widespread throughout the organizational hierarchy. There is a high level of confidence that the superior has in his subordinates. There is a high level of teamwork, communication, and participation.