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Prime Ministerial Leadership Styles and Cabinet Decision-Making

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Margaret Thatcher famously transformed the British cabinet from a deliberative body into a forum that rarely challenged her directives, illustrating how a 'command' leadership style can override the collegial ideal.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a cabinet meeting where the prime minister is either a quiet chairperson or a forceful chief executive—does the outcome change?