Which leadership style actively engages input and ideas from employees, working towards consensus?

• A. Facilitative Leadership Style
• B. Consultative Leadership Style
• C. Delegative Style
• D. Laissez-Faire Approach

Answer: (A)

Actively seeking input from employees and working toward a shared decision is the hallmark of the facilitative leadership approach. This style centers on the leader acting as a neutral facilitator who designs the discussion process, invites diverse viewpoints, clarifies options, and helps the group evaluate trade-offs until a consensus emerges that most can support. That focus on inclusive dialogue and collaborative problem-solving makes it the best fit when the goal is collective input and buy-in.

Others involve input but with different end points: a consultative approach asks for input but the leader retains final decision authority; a delegative style shifts decisions to others with less central guidance; and a laissez-faire approach is highly hands-off, offering minimal direction and less emphasis on guiding the group toward a common decision.