Which term describes a leader who disregards subordinate input, defies logic or predictability, and self-promotes?

• A. Toxic leadership
• B. Transformational leadership
• C. Servant leadership
• D. Autocratic leadership

Answer: (A)

Disregarding subordinate input, acting unpredictably, and constantly self-promoting describe patterns of toxic leadership. This style harms teams by eroding trust, fueling fear, and undermining morale, as leaders abuse power for personal gain and ignore helpful feedback. In contrast, transformational leadership aims to inspire and develop others, servant leadership focuses on serving the team’s needs, and autocratic leadership centers on unilateral decision-making without necessarily implying the same self-promoting, chaotic behavior. The behavior described aligns most closely with toxic leadership because it combines harmful self-interest with disregard for others and inconsistent, unpredictable actions that disrupt the group and mission.