Isaac manages a team of software engineers at Progress Technologies. One of his subordinates, Luke, is always late to work. Owing to this, Isaac prefers him the least. However, he always has nice things to say about Luke. He feels that Luke deserves to be part of his team because he is pleasant, friendly, and communicative. In this scenario, Isaac has a(n) _____ leadership style.

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Isaac values Luke's personal qualities and communication skills over his punctuality and task performance. This indicates that Isaac is more focused on building a positive relationship with his subordinates and creating a harmonious work environment. Therefore, his leadership style is relationship-oriented.

Isaac Manages a Team of Software Engineers at Progress Technologies