Productivity is generally high, but creativity, self-motivation, and autonomy are reduced. Useful in crisis situations frequently encountered in large bureaucracies such as the armed forces (Marquis & Huston 2009). The Laissez-faire leader is characterized by the following behaviors: Permissive, with little or no control, motivates through support when requested by the group or individuals, uses upward and downward communication among group members, disperses the taking decision-making throughout the group, puts emphasis on the group, do not criticize. Because it is undirected leadership, this leadership style can be frustrating; group apathy and disinterest can occur. However, when all members of the group are highly motivated and autonomous, this result can translate into a lot of creativity and productivity. This type of leadership is appropriate when problems are poorly defined and brainstorming is necessary to generate alternative solutions (Marquis & Huston