eth, a supply chain manager for a major drugstore retailer, manages two entry$-$level employees. Beth believes it is important to help her ubordinates develop the skills they need for long$-$term success at the company. For example, she teaches them how to forecast inventory needs nd how to identify potential areas at risk for supply chain disruption. Beth delegates responsibility to the employees in order to help them uild their skills and gain experience. Which type of leader is Beth in this scenario?

a$.$ Coaching

b$.$ Coercive

c$.$ Pacesetting

d$.$ Affiliative