A person may be in a leadership position without providing clear direction, leaving the group to choose its own path in achieving aims. Subordinates are given a free hand in deciding their own policies and methods. Laissez-faire is most effective when workers have the skills to work independently, are self-motivated, and will be held accountable for results.
Source: Boundless. “Leadership Styles.” Boundless Management. Boundless, 26 May. 2016. Retrieved 15 Sep. 2016 from https://www.boundless.com/management/textbooks/boundless-management-textbook/leadership-9/defining-leadership-68/leadership-styles-343-7980/