Kenneth is a manager who prioritizes efficiency over everything else. To achieve this he micromanages his workers and assigns them their tasks. He doesn't allow his employees to make independent decisions or participate in the decision-making process. What leadership style does Kenneth follow?

A) servant leadership
B) autocratic leadership
C) directive leadership
D) achievement-oriented leadership
E) laissez-faire leadership

Autocratic Leadership

A leadership style where the leader makes decisions unilaterally without consulting others, often exerting high levels of control over team members.

Micromanages

The practice of excessively controlling or managing all aspects of work or employees’ performance, often to an unnecessary or counterproductive degree.

Independent Decisions

Choices made autonomously, without reliance on the opinions or influences of others.