A model of leadership described as one person taking initiative in the change process and recruiting others with a shared vision is referred to as which type of leadership?

• A. Autocratic
• B. Participatory
• C. Transformational
• D. Laissez-faire

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is how leadership drives change by inspiring and mobilizing people around a compelling vision. This aligns with transformational leadership, where a leader articulates a clear, appealing vision and motivates others to pursue it, often by rallying them to go beyond ordinary expectations. In this style, one person can take the initiative to start the change process and actively recruit others who share that vision, leveraging enthusiasm and shared purpose to transform outcomes.

This differs from a participatory approach, which centers on involving others in decision-making and shared responsibility, rather than a single leader spearheading the change with a unifying vision. It also contrasts with autocratic leadership, which concentrates power and decisions in the leader, and with laissez-faire leadership, which offers minimal direction.