Which of the leadership style encourage employees to take more responsibility and eventually increase productivity?

Participative leadership involves employees in the decision-making process but the leader retains final authority - it does not fully delegate responsibility to employees.

Transformational leadership motivates employees through a compelling vision and inspiration, focusing on change and motivation rather than directly delegating responsibility.

Delegative leadership (laissez-faire) gives employees the authority and responsibility to make decisions and manage their own work, which builds accountability and ultimately increases productivity. By trusting employees with responsibility, this style fosters professional growth and self-motivation.

Authoritarian leadership centralizes decision-making with the leader, reducing employee responsibility and autonomy rather than increasing it.