An experienced commander is flying with an equally experienced copilot, who is new to the company. The commander does not have much experience with flying over high seas, but the copilot has gained experience with his previous employer. When they fly over high seas, the copilot gives the commander a lot of advice, but the commander won’t listen. The commander then commits an error that the copilot helps him correct. What is the correct description of the cockpit authority situation?
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A
The commander and copilot operate in good synergy.
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B
The commander is a good follower to his autocratic copilot.
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C
The commander is autocratic and the copilot acts as a good follower.
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D
The cockpit is run in a laissez-faire style, as the copilot does not prevent the commander from making the error.
The copilot is acting as a good follower. While sharing his/her experience and giving the commander advice, he/she does not question the commander’s authority. At the same time, when the commander autocratically ignores the copilot’s advice, the first officer does not disengage and shows him/herself available when an error is made.
The commander, on the other hand, applies an autocratic leadership style which consists of a management style wherein the captain controls all the decisions and takes very little inputs from the copilot.
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