Question B2 Leadership in organization is a very importanttrend as the leader has a large amount of responsibility to leadthe direction and build a good organizational culture thatexpresses the behaviors, rules and values critical to theattainment of an organization's mission and strategies. Leaderswho carry good leadership characteristics will benefit theorganization and become an icon within the team. TonyFernandes is a CEO of AirAsia. His leadership style can bevaried depending on the situation. Sometimes he used anautocratic leadership style. For example, he wanted to install themechanism for the handicap people at zero cost. He did notmake any discussion with anyone. Thus, he adopts a 'walkaround' management style. At the same time, Fernandes believesthat employees come first before his customers. He also saysthat "employees come number one, customers come numbertwo'. He thinks if you have a happy workforce they'll look afteryour customers anyway. Based on this, he also used ademocratic style. Tony also is a situational leader. He makesdecision based on the urgent state of that current moment. It maynot be something which he likes but he makes the decisionbecause the situation forces him to train his leadership behavior.He also works as a charismatic CEO. His favorite phrase is'better value'. If Tony becomes able to own the concept outrightthen he wants it. The above situations suggest that being aleader, you should be very creative leader. Choose ONE (1)leadership style of your preference, explain it. Then discussTWO (2) advantages and, TWO (2) limitations for any of theleadership style from the above short stories.

The autocratic leadership style is the same as the authoritarian leadership style. In this…

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leadership style of your preference, explain it. Then discuss TWO (2) advantages and, TWO (2) limitations for any of the leadership style from the above short stories. *

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