Question

You are an experienced manager, and you fortunately have the ability to use all four managerial styles: directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating. You are currently working at the research and development department of the Applerose Seed Company. Your team consists of very experienced botanists who love their work and their jobs. Your boss has given you 2 months to create a research plan for the development of a new grape that is resistant to grape leafroll disease. Based on Situational Leadership II, what should you do?

Answer 1

Answer:

You should turn the work over to the botanists and have them create their own plan. They are sure to come up with something good.

Explanation:

The given case illustrates the theory Y management style. Under such a style the manager delegates more and more work to his or her subordinates and be open mind towards new ideas and innovations.

In such methodology, the manager do not continuously monitor the performance of his or her subordinates as majority of subordinates are experts in their field.