The choice of leader type is between servant leader and a ______ leader.

• A. Autocratic leader
• B. Transformational leader
• C. Self serving leader
• D. Laissez-faire leader

Answer: (C)

The key idea is contrasting leadership motivations. Servant leadership centers on serving others—putting followers’ needs, development, and well-being first, and using influence to empower the team. The opposite in this context is a leader who pursues personal gain above the group’s interests, putting themselves first and often using authority for self-advantage. That describes a self-serving leader, the best match for the blank.

The other styles differ in focus: autocratic leadership emphasizes centralized control, laissez-faire is a very hands-off approach, and transformational leadership aims to inspire and develop followers toward a shared vision. None of these capture the direct shift from serving others to serving oneself in the same way self-serving leadership does.