Morgan Runs a Sociology Department Where He Calls Informal Weekly

question 14

Multiple Choice

Morgan runs a sociology department where he calls informal weekly coffee meetings between the monthly department meetings so that people can keep him apprised of what is happening and so that he can solicit feedback about annual departmental initiatives. What is his leadership style called?

• A) democratic leadership
• B) laissez-faire leadership
• C) authoritarian leadership
• D) informal-relaxed leadership

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