In a highly mechanistic organization, this approach seems to work best.

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A) The more bureaucratic and formalized an organization is, the more leaders need to temper this rigidity with a supportive leadership style, making "supportive" the correct response. In a rigid organization, a directive style needs to be toned down, so a directive style would not work. Achievement-oriented and participative styles offer no extra support for this kind of situation, so they are both incorrect responses.

In a Highly Mechanistic Organization, This Approach Seems to Work