You are the CEO of an engineering design firm that has several departments, each specializing in the design of different products. You have noticed a great deal of difference between the styles of the various department directors. You also see a big difference in the morale, employee satisfaction levels, and effectiveness (productivity) levels of the departments. One of your goals as CEO is to maximize productivity across all departments.
-Of all the departments, Salim's department has the greatest production output. His employees seem most satisfied with his leadership as well. You categorize the behavioral styles of each department director using the managerial grid. According to the work of Blake and Mouton, who developed the grid, which of the following is most likely to reflect Salim's score on the grid?

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Salim's department has high production output and high employee satisfaction, which suggests a high concern for both people and production. According to Blake and Mouton's managerial grid, a score of 8,8 reflects a high concern for both people and production, indicating an effective leadership style.

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