As the Manager of New Restaurant with New Employees, Pat

As the manager of new restaurant with new employees, Pat began by being very directing so that all the employees knew what to do. As the employees become fairly confident in their job, what should Pat do according to a contingency model of managerial leadership?

A) Pat should continue to be directive because the situation still requires it.
B) Pat should become a delegating leader who lets the employees do their job.
C) Pat should continue to be directive because that is the style employees are used to.
D) Pat should become less directive and more relationship oriented.