Ben, Tom, Ron, and Harry are managers working at Eva Pure, a bottled water manufacturing company. They each supervise groups of employees who are very different from each other. From a readiness point of view, it can be said that Ben's group is able but unwilling, Tom's unit is both able and willing, Ron's is neither able nor willing, and Harry's is not able but highly willing to take on the responsibilities. Ron's optimal behavior to deal with his group's readiness should be characterized by _____ initiating structure and _____ consideration.

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Ron should use high initiating structure to provide clear guidance and direction, and high consideration to motivate and support his group, which is neither able nor willing.

Ben, Tom, Ron, and Harry Are Managers Working at Eva