A producer for a cable news show is feeling insecure. She complains to her boss that she isn't very smart and that she only does well because she's scared of being yelled at. Her boss tells her to stop whining and not worry about it. He says, "I'm a results guy. I don't care why it works as long as it works!" What leadership style do you think her boss has?
A) charismatic
B) expressive
C) instrumental
D) legal-rational

Question

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The boss's response focuses solely on the results and doesn't address the producer's concerns or offer any support or guidance. This is characteristic of an instrumental leadership style, which emphasizes achieving specific goals and tasks rather than personal relationships or emotional support.

A Producer for a Cable News Show Is Feeling Insecure