You are an employee in a large organization. In this organization, there are two senior managers. The first of these mangers, Sadiq, prides himself on his ability to help his subordinates understand their roles in achieving company goals. He defines clear-cut steps for his subordinates to use in completing projects, and rewards them for using proven strategies. The second manager, Wasim, feels that his role should be to provide individualized consideration and intellectual stimulation. His approach encourages creative problem solving and the development of new ideas. Most of the workers believe that both leaders are well trained, but Wasim's employees remark that Wasim seems to have a special leadership quality that sets him apart from the other managers.
-The passage implies which of the following about the effectiveness of the two managers' leadership styles?
A) Sadiq is more effective than Wasim at inspiring employees, while Wasim is more effective than Sadiq at achieving goals.
B) Wasim and Sadiq are not effective leaders, because neither helps define the vision of the organization.
C) Sadiq is a more effective leader than Wasim, because he encourages his employees to use proven methods.
D) Wasim and Sadiq are equally effective as leaders, because both employ transformational leadership styles.
E) Wasim is a more effective leader than Sadiq, because he encourages creativity in his employees.
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