Common Characteristics Of An Authoritarian-Authoritarian Leaders

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Authoritarian - Authoritarian leaders provide clear instructions for what needs to be done and are very to the point. They make decisions independently with no input from the rest of the group. The common traits of an Authoritarian role would be used by an Officer in the army, they are generally being bossy, loud and abnoxious, they think they are always right and they're way is the best way. This could be used in a situation where a team needs to do things fast and effectively e.g on the battefield, if a unit is under fire the leader must shout commands and the team must respond fast as their life is on the line. This style is similar to Task Orientated in the way that the leader is the only person who puts input, this doesnt create a 'team'

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