Question

As the manager of new restaurant with new employees, Pat began by being very directing so that all the employees knew what to do. As the employees become fairly confident in their job, what should Pat do according to a contingency model of managerial leadership?
A. Pat should become a delegating leader who lets the employees do their job.
B. Pat should become less directive and more relationship oriented.
C. Pat should continue to be directive because the situation still requires it.
D. Pat should continue to be directive because that is the style employees are used to.

Answer 1

Answer:

Pat should become less directive and more relationship oriented.

Explanation:

Contingency model of management is when a manager handles situations based unique situation that is involved and not on strict laid down rules. For example if a staff does not perform a task instead of sanctioning him, the manager can ask for feedback on why the task was not performed and then base his action on the unique situation that led to the nonperformance.

As the employees become fairly confident in their job, Pat should develop more of a relationship oriented leadership that varies based on unique situation.