The correct answer is: D. democratic style.
In a democratic leadership style, the leader encourages participation and collaboration from the followers. The followers themselves take decisions for which they get authority. The leader acts as a facilitator and provides guidance and support to the followers.
The other options are incorrect because:
- A. positive style is a leadership style that focuses on rewarding and praising followers.
- B. negative style is a leadership style that focuses on punishing and criticizing followers.
- C. free rein style is a leadership style that gives followers complete freedom to make decisions.
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