"William, you have a strong management team supporting you, and I applaud your efforts to solicit information, opinions, and preferences from your team, and in seeking consensus in reaching decisions," said Scott. "But sometimes decisions need to be made more quickly, and sometimes your team simply wants you to step up and make certain tough decisions. In other words, a(n) ________ style of leadership is not always appropriate."

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Scott's feedback to William suggests that while involving the team in decision-making is valuable, there are times when a leader needs to make decisions independently. This scenario describes a democratic leadership style, where leaders involve team members in the decision-making process. Scott is indicating that this approach, while often effective, may not always be suitable, especially when quick or tough decisions are needed without seeking consensus.

"William, You Have a Strong Management Team Supporting You, and I