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This solution briefly characterizes leadership styles:

autocratic
authoritarian
democratic
directive
participative.

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This solution uses reference links to briefly articulate which leadership style aligns with a particular work context.

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When looking at when autocratic or authoritarian leadership be most appropriate, I feel that in cases where technology or machines, not people, are the pivotal parts of an organization, this style seems to be most fitting.

Research also shows that this type of leadership is best in contexts where "They make decisions more unilaterally and supervise subordinates' work ...

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