Hot Topic Is a Fast­growing Clothing Chain Targeted to the Alternative

Hot Topic is a fast­growing clothing chain targeted to the alternative teen demographic. Hot Topic's CEO Betsy McLaughlin relies on her employees to locate new trends. McLaughlin almost daily consults with her employees for suggestions on what the stores should carry. She relies on their input before making inventory decisions and treats her employees as equals. McLaughlin is demonstrating______ .

A) achievement-orientation
B) consideration
C) charisma
D) initiating structure
E) Empathy