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A manager identifies an issue and discusses it with the team, taking on board their input. Which leadership strategy is this?
Suggested Answer: C
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Consulting leadership involves engaging team members in decision-making, valuing their input before implementing actions. It encourages ownership, trust, and collaboration---sitting between directive and participative styles.
31 comments · newest first
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Gail
7 months ago
Consulting shows good leadership. It builds trust!
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Mabel
7 months ago
Definitely C) Consulting. Team input is key!
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Darrin
7 months ago
I feel like it’s more about collaboration.
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Denae
7 months ago
Agreed! Consulting means involving the team.
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Casie
7 months ago
I think it's C) Consulting. It fits the description.
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Ronald
8 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not Joining? That sounds right too!
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Elke
8 months ago
Consulting makes the most sense here.
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Tiffiny
8 months ago
No way, it's Telling for sure.
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Adolph
9 months ago
I thought it was Joining at first.
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Johnson
9 months ago
Consulting the team? Sounds like the manager is trying to make everyone feel "included." I prefer the "Selling" approach - just convince them it's a great idea and move on.
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Donte
9 months ago
Consulting the team? Sounds like the manager is trying to avoid making any real decisions. Just tell us what to do and let's get it done!
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Anastacia
9 months ago
Consulting the team? What is this, a group project? I'll just do it myself, thanks.
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Frank
9 months ago
"Selling" seems off to me, but I can't quite recall the differences between "Consulting" and "Joining."
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Rozella
9 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think "Consulting" was the answer because it emphasizes collaboration.
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Matilda
10 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but "Joining" sounds familiar. It feels like it could relate to teamwork, right?
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Marion
10 months ago
I think this might be "Consulting" since the manager is involving the team in the discussion.
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Tricia
10 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this question. I'm not sure if the manager is just telling the team what to do or if they're actually consulting them. I'll have to re-read the question carefully.
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Lai
10 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The manager is consulting the team, so C) Consulting is the correct answer.
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Veta
10 months ago
Okay, let me see. The manager is discussing the issue with the team and taking their input, so I think C) Consulting is the best answer here.
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Gary
10 months ago
Consulting the team? What is this, a democracy? I prefer the "Telling" approach - less talking, more doing!
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Paris
11 months ago
C) Consulting is the correct answer. The manager is seeking input from the team, which is a consulting leadership strategy.
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Minna
11 months ago
It's definitely Consulting!
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Lorita
11 months ago
Consulting the team? Sounds like a waste of time to me. Just tell them what to do and get it done!
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Winfred
11 months ago
I was torn between C and B, but C makes sense.
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Annabelle
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I'm trying to decide between B) Joining and C) Consulting. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Princess
12 months ago
This seems like a pretty straightforward question. I'd go with C) Consulting since the manager is taking input from the team.
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Novella
6 months ago
For sure, collaboration is important!
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Juliann
6 months ago
Consulting is definitely the right choice here.
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Chanel
6 months ago
Yeah, involving the team is key.
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Lovetta
6 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about teamwork!
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Joanne
7 months ago
I think C) Consulting makes the most sense.