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ACCA BT · Chapter 9 · Question 9 of 11

According to Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership model, which style is most appropriate for a team that is highly competent and highly committed?

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Correct answer: C) Delegating

Explanation

Hersey and Blanchard match leadership style to follower readiness. Followers who are both able and willing need little direction or support, so the leader can delegate responsibility. Telling suits those who are unable and unwilling or insecure, selling suits willing but unable followers, and participating suits able but unwilling or insecure followers.

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