Look at the four leadership situations below and indicate what the development level is in each situation, which leadership style each response represents, and which leadership style is needed in the situation-Action A, B, C, or D?

You have recently been made a department head of the new regional office. In getting to know your department staff, you have noticed that one of your inexperienced employees is not following the assigned tasks. She is enthusiastic about her new job and wants to get ahead in the organization.

1. Discuss the lack of follow-through with her and explore the alternative ways this problem can be solved.
2. Specify what she must do to complete the tasks but incorporate any suggestions she may have.
3. Define the steps necessary to complete the assigned tasks and monitor her performance frequently.
4. Let her know about the lack of follow-through and give her more time to improve her performance.

YOUR ANSWER

Subordinate development level (D1, D2,D3,D4)
Action (A,B,C or D):
Explanation: