Blake,the CEO of Imperial Inc. ,ordered for the complete demolition of unproductive manufacturing facilities in the company in an attempt to cut down unnecessary expenses.He emphasized on product innovation that enhanced efficiency and was solely responsible for making Imperial Inc.the market leader in home-appliance products in the United States.His subordinates view him as a good role model and describe him as being charismatic,innovative,and motivating.In the context of organizational psychology,which of the following types of management has been exemplified in this scenario?

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The scenario exemplifies transformational leadership, as Blake is emphasizing on innovation, motivating his subordinates and leading a change in the organization's structure to enhance efficiency. He is also viewed as a role model, which are typical traits of a transformational leader. Management by exception refers to a style where a manager only intervenes when issues arise, Theory X leadership assumes that employees are lazy and require constant supervision, and transactional leadership relies on rewards and punishments to motivate employees, none of which are exemplified in this scenario.