Question

Carter is a manager at Global Impact Solutions. When it comes to team performance, he is very strict. However, he grants each employee a month off every year to travel and spend time with their families. As a result, his employees feel motivated to perform better at work. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Carter using in this scenario?

The country club style
The middle-of-the-road style
The authority-compliance style
The impoverished style

Answer 1

Carter is using the B. middle-of-the-road style of leadership.

Step-by-step explanation:

Blake and Mouton developed a Managerial Grid in which various leadership styles are explained. These, as shown on the picture below, are rated according to concern for people and concern for task.

The middle-of-the-road style is at the center because it creates a balance between tasks and individuals.

In this case, Carter meets his employees halfway, being strict but granting them a month off every year. His concern for his employees is medium, as well as his concern for tasks.