When Reagan became the philanthropy chair of her sorority, none of her "sisters" cared about philanthropy (and the community did not have a favorable perception of the sorority). For the first six months she had the position, Reagan talked with everyone in the sorority and many community stakeholders, convincing all to come on board with her new idea: supporting a women's organization that supported women (and children) who were survivors of intimate partner violence. Now, everyone is on board, but Reagan has not accomplished any other pragmatic tasks related to the philanthropy, including planning the large fundraising event that is supposed to bring in the majority of the money the sorority will donate to the women's organization. Which of Blake and Mouton's managerial style did Reagan most closely embody?

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Reagan's approach, focusing on building relationships and gaining consensus without prioritizing the practical tasks of organizing the fundraising event, aligns with Blake and Mouton's "country club" managerial style. This style emphasizes care for the people and creating a comfortable and friendly atmosphere, often at the expense of task completion.

When Reagan Became the Philanthropy Chair of Her Sorority, None