Malcolm, the CEO of a Multinational Company, Was Forced to Step

Multiple Choice

Malcolm, the CEO of a multinational company, was forced to step down from his position after a decision was taken by the company's board of directors. The board was strongly opposed to some of his actions. He took major decisions without keeping the stockholders' interest in mind and without consulting the board, leading the company into legal trouble. In this scenario, Malcolm exhibits the characteristics of a(n) _____.

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