Green Solutions' middle manager Will Robinson just hired a consultant to coach his sales force on newer, better sales techniques. The consultant, Flo Cash, is aggressive and opinionated, but Robinson likes her energy and can-do attitude. "Just give me the basics and the resources I need, and I'll make it work," Cash says. What is Robinson's best leadership-style choice when managing the work of his new consultant?
A) autocratic
B) easygoing
C) free-rein
D) participatory
E) technical

Question

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Given Flo Cash's confidence, experience, and desire for autonomy ("Just give me the basics and the resources I need, and I'll make it work"), a free-rein leadership style is most appropriate. This style allows Cash the freedom to use her skills and make decisions without constant oversight, aligning with her self-sufficient approach.

Green Solutions' Middle Manager Will Robinson Just Hired a Consultant