"Dr. Brown, welcome to Doctors Without Borders," said Rheinhard Blumberg, Program Administrator. "I will serve as your organizational manager 'in name only, ' as we both know that I will not be providing much management, much less leadership, to your team in a foreign country. I'm confident, however, that you will not lack for leadership. After all, you will be working closely with several of your very experienced professional colleagues in an environment that demands the close cooperation of a tight-knit group. Furthermore, by policy, the rules and procedures that will govern your work are rigid, so your operating flexibility will be limited." In this case, Rheinhard is counting upon ________ to provide a positive influence on Dr. Brown.

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Rheinhard is counting upon substitutes for leadership to provide a positive influence on Dr. Brown, as he acknowledges that he will not be providing much management or leadership himself. He mentions that Dr. Brown will be working closely with experienced colleagues in a tight-knit group, which can serve as a substitute for leadership. Additionally, the rules and procedures in the organization are rigid, which can also serve as a substitute for leadership as they provide structure and guidance for the team's work.

"Dr Brown, Welcome to Doctors Without Borders," Said Rheinhard Blumberg