Jenny Is the Owner-Manager of a Small Accounting Practice

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Essay

Jenny is the owner-manager of a small accounting practice. She holds biweekly employee meetings to cover company goals, focus points for the future, and keep the employees updated on current tax changes. She has developed significant bonds with the employees, so they share work (and personal) problems with her more than in the past. Often Jenny can be found assisting new clients and aiding in paperwork completion, especially around April 15. What type of leadership style(s) does Jenny display and how?

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