Management and leadership are two critical challenges companies face in keeping their businesses competitive.

Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com, views culture as his top priority. He believes that all other aspects of business fall easily into place as long as employees are happy and motivated by their work. Hsieh got rid of middle managers and allowed employees to make more decisions on their own.

Do you think you would thrive in a self-managed workplace? Why or Why not? In your initial post this week, discuss the following: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each leadership style and which you would prefer in your franchising business that you purchased last week. Autocratic leadership Participative or democratic leadership Free-rein leadership

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