A feature of autocratic leadership style is?

• A. Decision-making is centralized with little employee consultation
• B. Leaders empower subordinates to set goals
• C. Open-door policy for all decisions
• D. Promotes team-based decision-making

Answer: (A)

Autocratic leadership centers decision-making in the leader, with little input from others. This style emphasizes clear, direct control and fast, top-down decisions. The statement that decision-making is centralized with little employee consultation matches this approach, since the leader holds most authority and seeks minimal input from subordinates before acting.

Other descriptions describe more participative approaches: empowering subordinates to set goals involves delegation and empowerment; an open-door policy implies seeking input on many decisions; promoting team-based decision-making highlights collaborative problem-solving. These characteristics align with more democratic or participative styles, not autocratic leadership.