You begin a new job working at Ajax, Inc. On the first day, you report to your supervisor, Kathy. She provides you with a set of operating manuals that lay out your responsibilities and expectations Kathy states she will do an assessment of your performance after 90 days and wishes you luck. What type of leadership style does Kathy demonstrate? a. autocratic b. task-centered c. democratic d. laissez-faire

You begin a new job working at Ajax, Inc. On the first day, you report to your supervisor, Kathy. She provides you with a set of operating manuals that lay out your responsibilities and expectations Kathy states she will do an assessment of your performance after 90 days and wishes you luck. What type of leadership style does Kathy demonstrate? a. autocratic b. task-centered c. democratic d. laissez-faire

Management, Loose-Leaf Version

13th Edition

ISBN:9781305969308

Author:Richard L. Daft

Publisher:Richard L. Daft

Chapter2: The Evolution Of Management Thinking

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