my way or the highway [idiom]: said to assert the view that there is no alternative (apart from leaving) but to accept the speaker's opinions or policies
boss-centered management approach [noun phrase]: a type of leadership in which the manger has total authority to make decisions
autocratic [adjective]: relating to a ruler who has absolute power
assume [verb]: take or begin to have (power or responsibility)
centralize [verb]: concentrate (control of an activity or organization) under a single authority
democratic [adjective]: relating to the idea that all people should be treated equally
laissez-faire [adjective]: the policy of leaving things to take their own course, without interfering
sharp rise [collocation]: sudden growth or increase
morale [noun]: the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time
customary [adjective]: according to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances
subordinates [noun]: a person under the authority or control of another within an organization
establish [verb]: set up on a firm or permanent basis; put in place
high-power distance [noun phrase]: a situation where there are clear boundaries and roles, and inequality is accepted and expected among members
control-compliance relationship [noun phrase]: a situation in which when a person usually defers to the wishes of another, even if that's what they wish to do