Sam was recently promoted to the production manager of a busy shoe factory. He was chosen because prior to his promotion he had proven himself to be very efficient, and as a department manager he had a logical and practical approach to solving problems. Sam has a reputation for being decisive and getting things done. Most of the factory's employees like Sam, but they feel his style is autocratic, because he likes to do things by the book. Sam has a(n) ______ style
A. directive
B. conceptual
C. ambiguous
D. behavioral
E. analytical
A. directive
A person with a directive style has low tolerance for ambiguity and tends to focus on tasks and technical concerns in the workplace. He or she tends to be autocratic, to exercise power and control, and to focus on the short run.
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