You Are the Leader of a Group Project for a Class

question 57

Multiple Choice

You are the leader of a group project for a class in which you previously have successfully used coaching style.Now the group members seem very insecure about whether they can complete the project,but it is apparent that they have learned a lot about how to do the project and are now quite competent to do a good job.You decide to switch to a supporting style.Why did you make this switch?

• A) the followers moved up in competence
• B) supportive behaviors always help followers
• C) the followers' competence and commitment are about equal
• D) the followers have moderate level of commitment

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