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Business StudiesCBSE Class 12 · Sample paper, session 2024-25 · 3 marks · Short answer

CBSE Class 12 Business Studies sample paper 2024-25: question 22(A)

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2024-25, section B, question 22(A), for 3 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q22(A) · 3 marks · Short answerDirecting

Explain the concept of leadership. Give two situations in which autocratic leadership style is most effective.

Source: official sample paper from cbseacademic.nic.in (PDF). See it in the full Sample paper 2024-25.

Hints

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Hint 1

Leadership is about influence, not command alone.

Hint 2

When is there no time to consult subordinates?

Step-by-step solution

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  1. Leadership is the process of influencing the behaviour of people so that they strive voluntarily towards organisational goals.

    1 mark
  2. Production on time: In a factory where the supervisor must get output on time, autocratic leadership secures labour productivity.

    1 mark
  3. Quick decisions: When decisions must be taken quickly, the leader decides alone without consultation.

    1 mark

Answer: Leadership is influencing people to work willingly for organisational goals; the autocratic style works best where production deadlines must be met and where quick decisions are needed.

Where the marks are

  • Concept (1)
  • Two situations: 1 mark each

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