In a Time of Economic Difficulty, Eric Is a Cautious

In a time of economic difficulty, Eric is a cautious leader. Selecting the next product that his company will produce is a big decision. The product development department has several options. To help him decide, he has asked each product group to present their products to him next week in a type of competition. After the presentations, he will choose the product that will set the company's course for the coming year. What type of leader is Eric?

A) Transactional leaders
B) Coalitional leader
C) Transformational leader
D) Machiavellian leader