Al's Speech Coach Sat Him and the Rest of His

question 5

Multiple Choice

Al's speech coach sat him and the rest of his teammates down at the beginning of the season and said, "We have everything it takes to be the best team in the region this year, and I need every one of you to do your best in every round of competition so we can fulfill that expectation." The coach appears to be using which leadership style?

• A) participative
• B) supportive
• C) directive
• D) achievement-oriented

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