Kate Supervises a Group of Highly Trained and Very Bright

question 123

Multiple Choice

Kate supervises a group of highly trained and very bright research scientists at a pharmaceutical company. The scientists are working to develop a drug that will help cure a certain type of cancer. What leadership style is Kate likely to find works best in this type of environment?

• A) moderated leadership
• B) autocratic leadership
• C) centralized leadership
• D) free-rein leadership

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