Question 1
Jim used the first leadership style under the situational theory of high directive-low supportive. In the leadership style, the manager addresses goal achievement and communication levels. However, he or she allocates minimal time in developing supportive behaviors amongst the employees. The leader attempts to outline instructions concerning how and what his or her subordinates should do and then supervises them (Thompson and Vechio, 2009). Jim formulated a training program for the workers in the pharmaceutical company. Unfortunately, while developing the initiative, he did not take into consideration the interests, motives, and goals of the employees. Even though the training ...