Question

Jing-Sheng facilitated a hiring committee for his advertising company. Six employees (including two managers) met together to discuss applicants and select the finalists for a copywriter position in the public relations department. Although the head of public relations would have the final nod on the candidate that would ultimately be hired, the evaluative work of the committee was very important because this group would send forward those persons they believed would be good work colleagues. In setting up this type of hiring process, the head of public relations was utilizing a(n) __________ style of leadership.
A. autocratic
B. free-rein
C. contingent
D. participative

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "D": participative.

Explanation:

The participative style of leadership involves managers frequently consulting subordinates their opinion for the decision making over a wide range of matters concerning the company. Even if the final decision is made by the manager, the executive uses the insights of the subordinates to have a clearer idea of what the best outcome for the whole team would be and creates more engagement by making subordinates being listened to.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option (D) Participative Leadership

Explanation:

Because Participative leadership is a managerial style that invites input from employees on all or most company decisions. The staff is given pertinent information regarding company issues, and a majority vote determines the course of action the company will take.