1. What is the structure of your organization and the nature of your work/job/career? - I am in a company called Strata Innovative Solutions. We Powerline it, Electrify it and automate it. My job is the Field Safety Specialist for the Electricians and Automation Technicians. I conduct safety audits periodically to assure that effective program elements are in place to identify, eliminate, or control hazards that can adversely impact our company's physical and human assets. I want them all to go home safely to their families at the end of the day!
2. Which of the above styles, directive or non-directive, suits you best? Consider your personality, values, beliefs, etc. These all influence how readily you can hand over responsibility to others.
3. Which style, directive or non-directive, suits your boss and the organizational culture best? For example, if you have a boss who is extremely directive, they may view you as weak if you are too non-directive.
4. Which style do you feel that you naturally are, directive or non-directive? Why do you feel you are this particular style? Is there one that you feel is more effective than the other? Why?