Sandra views herself as a tough but fair supervisor. She gives explicit directions to her subordinates about how tasks should be accomplished, but is not always approachable when they come to her with questions. Her employees sometimes feel that she is too gruff and impersonal. Which category on the situational leadership grid does Sandra fit into?

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Sandra fits into the Telling style on the situational leadership grid, as she gives explicit directions on how tasks should be accomplished and is not always approachable when her subordinates come to her with questions. This style is characterized by high directive behavior and low supportive behavior.

Sandra Views Herself as a Tough but Fair Supervisor