autocratic decision making
/ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk dɪˈsɪʒən ˈmeɪkɪŋ/ · au·to·crat·ic de·ci·sion mak·ing
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- A style of decision making where one person has complete control and authority, without input or consideration from others. The company's autocratic decision making process led to a lack of innovation and employee dissatisfaction.
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Did you know? The term 'autocratic' was first used in the 17th century to describe the absolute power of monarchs, and has since been applied to various contexts, including business and politics. The phrase 'autocratic decision making' is often used in management and leadership studies to describe a style of decision making that can be both efficient and limiting.