Ben, Tom, Ron, and Harry Are Managers Working at Eva

question 28

Multiple Choice

Ben, Tom, Ron, and Harry are managers working at Eva Pure, a bottled water manufacturing company. They each supervise groups of employees who are very different from each other. From a readiness point of view, it can be said that Ben's group is able but unwilling, Tom's unit is both able and willing, Ron's is neither able nor willing, and Harry's is not able but highly willing to take on the responsibilities. Which of the following leadership behaviors should Tom adopt for his group?

• A) Delegating
• B) Telling
• C) Selling
• D) Participating
• E) Negotiating

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