According to the Tannenbaum and Schmidt continuum of leadership behavior model,which of the following would be the behavior of an employee-centered leader?
A) The manager defines limits and asks the group to make decisions
B) The manager presents tentative decision subject to change
C) The manager presents ideas and invites questions
D) The manager "sells" a decision

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An employee-centered leader delegates decision-making authority to the group, which implies that the leader gives more power and control to the employees. The leader defines the limits and boundaries to guide the group in decision-making, but ultimately the group is responsible for making the final decision. Choices B, C, and D are all examples of varying degrees of leader-centered behavior in which the leader retains more control over the decision-making process.

According to the Tannenbaum and Schmidt Continuum of Leadership Behavior