Asked by Jonathan Trieu on Sep 27, 2024
You have recently been made a department head of the new regional office.In getting to know your departmental staff,you have noticed that one of your inexperienced employees is not following through on assigned tasks.She is enthused about her new job and wants to get ahead in the organization.Which alternative represents the most effective leadership style?
A) discuss the lack of follow-through with her and explore possible ways to solve this problem
B) specify what she must do to complete the tasks, but incorporate any suggestions she may have
C) define the steps necessary to complete the assigned tasks and monitor her performance frequently
D) let her know about the lack of follow-through and give her more time to improve her performance
Department Head
A managerial position responsible for overseeing a specific department within an organization, often involving strategic planning and leadership of departmental staff.
Inexperienced Employees
Workers who are new to the job market or a particular field, lacking in knowledge, skills, and professional experience.
Follow-Through
The act of completing tasks or commitments one has started, ensuring that promised actions are fully executed.
- Discern between different styles of leadership and their proper utilization.
- Comprehend the methods by which leaders can modify their approach in alignment with the developmental stage of the follower.
Learning Objectives
- Discern between different styles of leadership and their proper utilization.
- Comprehend the methods by which leaders can modify their approach in alignment with the developmental stage of the follower.