Situational leadership defines effectiveness when the leader can determine the level of development needed of the subordinates in a situation and then apply the appropriate leadership style to fill the gap. Analyze the following:

• Do you think that age influences the preference for a type of leadership style? Which of the four leadership styles (delegating, supporting, coaching, and directing) do you think Generation Z, Generation Y (millennials), Generation X, baby boomers, and traditionalists would prefer? Justify your answer with the literature.
• Do you think that gender influences the preference for a particular leadership style? Which of the four leadership styles do you think males and females prefer? Justify your answer.
• Are demographics such as age and gender reflected in situational leadership approaches? Justify your answer.