Molly supervises the work of a team of design engineers who are required to develop production specifications from rough plans drawn up by the product development group.This is complicated and challenging work that requires considerable creativity and expertise in order to maximize both product quality and efficiency in the production process.Molly is the team leader because she has the most experience and is the most knowledgeable member of the team.The team has just been assigned a new project.Team members are enthusiastic about the challenge involved.But,they are not completely certain that they have the necessary expertise required.Molly knows that every member of the team is capable of producing excellent designs on this project,and that they just lack confidence in their abilities.Under these circumstances,The Situational Leadership Model probably recommends that Molly use a ____ leadership style.

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The Situational Leadership Model suggests using a "participating" style when team members are capable but lack confidence. Molly should support and encourage her team, involving them in decision-making to boost their confidence.

Molly Supervises the Work of a Team of Design Engineers