You Are Considering Delegating a New Task to One of Your

question 55

Multiple Choice

You are considering delegating a new task to one of your best employees, Pete. However, Pete is hesitant to take on the new assignment. You are confident he can do it on his own. As a situational manager, which would be the best management style to use?

• A) Autocratic
• B) Laissez-faire
• C) Consultative
• D) Participative

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