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The following interchange occurs between Angelo,a customer service representative at an insurance company,and Amber,his supervisor."I'm really embarrassed to ask you this,but I didn't think you'd mind.I know I've used up all of my days off,but my daughter was just selected to play the lead in her fourth grade class play next Friday,and I was wondering if I could have the afternoon off so that I could be there for her.She would really be disappointed if I couldn't make it." Amber responded: "Sounds to me like a pretty important job for a Dad.Go and have a good time.I can get Clarence to cover for you.He owes me a favor." It is likely that Amber emphasizes ____ in her leadership behavior.

A) empowerment
B) initiating structure
C) a delegating style
D) consideration

Delegating Style

A leadership approach characterized by assigning responsibility and authority to subordinates while maintaining accountability.

Initiating Structure

Leadership behavior that emphasizes task organization, assignment, and completion, focusing on defining role responsibilities.

Empowerment

Increasing the degree of autonomy and self-determination in individuals or communities to enable them to represent their interests in a responsible and self-determined way.

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Shannon SmithOct 22, 2024
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