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Refer to the scenario below to answer the following questions.
Management Skills (Scenario)
Gavin Clayton is vice-president of product development at Canadian Aircraft Manufacturing (CAM) . The company specializes in smaller civilian aircraft for commuter airlines and corporate executives. Gavin is trying to decide if the company should proceed in its plans to produce a new larger scale aircraft. He knows that the new aircraft supports the corporate strategy and will enhance their competitive position in the industry. As a former engineer with years of experience in aircraft design and production, he also knows that his company has the skills and capability to produce the new aircraft. In fact, he believes that the new larger aircraft will result in scale economies for CAM-allowing it to produce more profitable aircraft with roughly the same labour resources. Unfortunately, this could be a sore point with the labour union that represents the aircraft assembly workers. While Gavin has always maintained a good relationship with these workers, he knows they are suspicious of management's motives. If the workers perceive the new larger aircraft as a management ploy to increase worker productivity, they will resist the change. Management will definitely have to get the support of the union before they implement the new production plans. Gavin gazes out his window and ponders how best to proceed with the situation.
-If Gavin joins the management team in discussions with the union about producing the new aircraft, he will be performing the management role of __________.

Definitions:

Preexisting Rules

Regulations or guidelines that were established before a particular event or situation.

Elaborate Rules

Detailed and sometimes complex guidelines and principles designed to govern behavior or procedural processes.

Perspective

The viewpoint or angle from which something is considered or evaluated, shaping understanding and interpretation.

Autonomous Morality

The stage in moral development where individuals understand that rules and laws are created by people and evaluating actions depends on intentions and consequences, not just strict obedience.