In the military, a top-down approach is needed often because the lower ranked soldiers will not have the same experience, skills, and knowledge than leaders in the higher ranks. What leadership behavior of the Situational Leadership Model is this an example of?
A) telling (directing)
B) selling (coaching)
C) supporting (participating)
D) entrusting (delegating)

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The Situational Leadership Model suggests using a telling (directing) approach when followers lack the specific skills needed for a task and need clear and direct instructions, which aligns with the scenario of lower-ranked soldiers not having the same experience, skills, and knowledge as their higher-ranked leaders.

In the Military, a Top-Down Approach Is Needed Often Because