Rafa works in the human resources department at Golden Arrow Publishers, and in the evenings she is working toward a business degree at the local community college. In one of her classes, Organizational Psychology, the most recent lecture dealt with path-goal theory. The following week, for an assignment, Rafa asks her coworkers questions about what makes a person successful in business. Based on the responses of her coworkers and what you know about leadership styles, which of Rafa's coworkers would benefit most from a participative leadership style?
A)Zinnia, who believes most successful people come from supportive family backgrounds
B)Herschel, who believes that some people are naturally more talented at business than others
C)Teri, who prides herself on her ability to adapt to and learn from difficult situations
D)Ivy, who believes that success is a combination of luck, talent, persistence, and hard work
E)Angel, who credits his own hard work for his successes but blames his failures on others

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Teri, who prides herself on her ability to adapt to and learn from difficult situations, would benefit most from a participative leadership style because this style encourages collaboration and input from all members of the team. As someone who values adaptability and learning, Teri is likely to have ideas and suggestions that could positively contribute to the success of the team, and a participative leader would value and encourage her input.

Rafa Works in the Human Resources Department at Golden Arrow