Question

Your company has sent you an email telling you your department must increase the daily output goal of 120 widgets per hour, to 126 widgets per hour. Everyone on your team recognizes more efficient production will lead to more profit for the company, and a higher chance for a raise for each of them. As usual, you will hold a brief meeting explaining the new directive and provide the deadline as to when this new daily production goal must be met with regularity. The meeting ends after a couple of clarifying questions and answers, and you and your employees get back to work on meeting the deadline for the new goal. What management theory best describes the management style of this company? What leadership style will you employ to get the required increase in production of widgets your company requested? Why is this leadership style the best fit for this scenario?

Answer 1

Answer:

Participative Leadership style.

Explanation:

Participative leadership, also known as democratic leadership, is one in which the leader has the central focus of employee engagement and participation in important company decisions. In this style of leadership, the manager has a crucial role of being the main motivator and advisor of the team, being solicitous to guide, coordinate and assist his subordinates in all their work demands, so that the goals and organizational goals are achieved.

This style of participatory leadership would be more appropriate for this scenario as there are deadlines for completing tasks, which requires a motivated and productive team, which is essential in participatory leadership.

The motivation of employees is achieved due to clear and guiding communication from the leader, which creates the perception of inclusion and appreciation of the employee, who feels an essential and important part of the organization.