Question

Sandra views herself as a tough but fair supervisor. She gives explicit instructions to her subordinates about how tasks should be accomplished and closely supervises their performance. According to Hersey and Blanchard’s situational model of leadership, which type of leadership style does Sandra use?

Answer 1

Answer:

Telling style

Explanation:

Telling style: Refers a high-task, low-relationship style wherein the leader gives explicit directions and supervises work closely. This style is geared toward low maturity followers.

Answer 2

Answer:Telling style leadership

Explanation: According to Hersey and Blanchard’s situational model of leadership, The telling style is an authoritarian type of leadership ususally directed or used with low- maturity followers where the leader gives explicit directions and instructions on how tasks should be performed and orders are not subject to interpretation

This type of leadership usually occurs when the leader has an expertise in the area which he or she specializes and so gives clear, precise quick and controlled instructions for efficient  implementation.

Here, Sandra uses the Telling style leadership to accomplish tasks and performances.