Which is NOT listed as a leadership style?

• A. Autocratic
• B. Democratic
• C. Laissez-faire
• D. Servant leadership

Answer: (D)

Understanding leadership styles centers on how authority and decisions are handled. Autocratic is when the leader makes decisions alone; democratic involves the team in decision-making; laissez-faire gives the team substantial freedom with the leader taking a more hands-off role. Servant leadership, while a well-known approach that emphasizes serving others and prioritizing the growth and well-being of people, is often described as a philosophy or mindset rather than a distinct “style” of how power is exercised in some exam frameworks. Because of that framing, it may not be listed as one of the formal leadership styles in certain question banks, making it the option not listed among the leadership styles presented. In broader theory, servant leadership is a genuine approach, but the material in this question treats it differently by categorizing only the other three as styles.