Sophia, a facilities manager at Stern Corp., imposes rigid rules on her subordinates to get work done. She advocates strict obedience to authority. However, she does not pay much attention to her subordinates' concerns. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Sophia using in this scenario?

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The authority-compliance style prioritizes task accomplishment above anything else. The leaders using this style expect subordinates to obey without questioning. Sophia's use of rigid rules and the insistence on strict obedience make it clear that she is using the authority-compliance style.

Sophia, a Facilities Manager at Stern Corp