Assume that hiring a general manager of operations was a goo

Solution

In such type of position a leadership style is required where high level of integrity is necessary. This type of leadership style generally comes under autocratic leadership, where the leader gives command to the fellow employees to follow certain procedures, rules and regulations and carry put the work.

A position of general manager operations requires autocratic leadership because if the processes are not followed strictly by the employees, then it could affect the whole organization as various departments are depended upon operations to carry out important work. Autocratic leadership is also required as it would make the employee feel that the work is important and the employee will do it with sincerity.