Bradley was recently promoted to the production manager of a busy shoe factory. He was chosen because prior to his promotion he had proven himself to be very efficient, and as a department manager he had a logical and practical approach to solving problems. Bradley has a reputation for being decisive and getting things done. Most of the factory's employees like Bradley, but they feel he exercises too much control over them. Bradley has a(n) ________ style.
A) directive
B) conceptual
C) ambiguous
D) behavioral
E) analytical

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A person with a directive style has low tolerance for ambiguity and tends to focus on tasks and technical concerns in the workplace. He or she tends to be autocratic, to exercise power and control, and to focus on the short run.

Bradley Was Recently Promoted to the Production Manager of a Busy