James, the President of the Trade Union of His Company

Multiple Choice

James, the president of the trade union of his company, was removed from his post as the union members were discontented about the high-handedness he showed in leading the union. As president, James took important decisions without consulting anyone and acted on his whim. The information given in the scenario indicates that James is ideally a(n) _____.

A) free-rein leader
B) laissez-faire leader
C) autocratic leader
D) bureaucratic leader