Leading Change (Scenario)
Robert is vice-president of human resources at Dynamic Corporation. The company's president, Bill Fence, is retiring soon, and the board of directors has asked Robert to begin the search for a new president. Robert must carefully consider the skills and qualities that will be required to lead the company into the future. The past five years have been a period of relative stability for the industry, and Bill has done a good job of clarifying roles and guiding the organization toward established goals. Now, however, the business environment is changing, and Robert knows that the next president will need to possess different qualities to effectively lead the company in the turbulent years to come. Robert reviews the various approaches to leadership in times of change.
-Bill's approach to leadership is best described as ________.

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Bill's approach to leadership is described as clarifying roles and guiding the organization toward established goals. This aligns with the transactional approach, where leaders use rewards and punishment to motivate employees to meet predetermined goals. This approach is suitable for a stable business environment.

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