Nelson Supervises a Group of Assistants Serving the Company's Editors

question 38

Multiple Choice

Nelson supervises a group of assistants serving the company's editors. He gets along well with his employees, and he has created detailed procedures for all the types of editorial documents they encounter. Nelson hires and fires; he also gives work assignments, performance appraisals, and promotions. Using the contingency model, what leadership style is Nelson using?

• A) He is using the transformational leadership style.
• B) He is using the task-oriented leadership style.
• C) He is using the transitional leadership style.
• D) He is using the relationship-oriented leadership style.
• E) He is using the consideration leadership style.

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