Question

A producer for a cable news show is feeling insecure. She complains to her boss that she isn’t very smart and that she only does well because she’s scared of being yelled at. Her boss tells her to stop whining and not worry about it. He says, "I’m a results guy. I don’t care why it works as long as it works!" What leadership style do you think her boss has?

Answer 1

Answer: Instrumental leadership

Explanation: This is a type of group leadership that focuses on the completion of tasks. Leaders here are goal-oriented.

However, they are often so focused on the task that they can alienate other members of the group.