A manager that manages ""by the book"" exhibits which form of leadership style? Democratic. Autocratic. Bureaucratic. Free-rein.

(c). Bureaucratic

Explanation:

Bureaucracy refers to following and abiding by rules and procedures strictly.

In such a form, the approach is highly resolute and lacks flexibility.

"By the book" conveys stringent rules and procedures, which means operations must be carried without deviating from the prescribed rules and norms.

Such form of leadership style is not flexible and often sticks to conventional methods without appreciating creative or handy suggestions.

Employees are expected only to perform what is asked of them, nothing less nothing more.

Usually such style of leadership is witnessed in those departments and areas wherein employees or workers handle those equipment, the negligent handling of which could result into fatal injuries or accidents.