Question

Gina and Chen are both managers at CPA4U, a large accounting firm. Each has a very different management style. Gina is very outgoing and constantly checking on her subordinates to see if there is any way she can help them to complete their projects. She also brings in fresh flowers for the lunchroom weekly and always remembers everyone's birthday. Chen is much more introverted and communicates with his subordinates mainly through email, and he has his subordinates submit daily reports on their progress toward the weekly goals he has assigned them. Which type of leader is Chen?

Answer 1

Answer:

Task-oriented leader

Explanation:

Task-oriented leaders focus on accomplishing tasks in order to achieve a certain goal. These leaders will set out the tasks to be done, plan and organize resources needed to accomplish the tasks and monitor progress towards accomplishment of the tasks. Task-oriented leaders do not tend to focus on the well being of their team. Chen demonstrates traits of a task oriented leader.