'Autocratic style of leadership is appropriate where subordinates are uneducated'. In the light of this statement, give some advantages of autocratic style of leadership.

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Yes, autocratic style of leadership is appropriate, where the subordinates are uneducated because here the leader gives orders which are to be obeyed.

Advantages of the autocratic style of leadership are:

(i) Autocratic style permits quick decision-making.

(ii) It provides strong concentrated powers to the leader.

(iii) This style may yield positive results when great speed is required.

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