Natalie is a team leader at a software company. Her team is…
Natalie is a team leader at a software company. Her team is working on a complex project with tight deadlines. Some team members feel uncertain about how to approach certain technical challenges, while others seem confident but are feeling unmotivated due to repetitive tasks. Natalie adjusts her leadership approach depending on the situation: she provides clear instructions when tasks are unclear, offers encouragement and support when motivation is low, and gives her team autonomy when they are experienced and confident. According to House’s (1971) Theory, which of the following leadership styles has Natalie demonstrated when she provides clear instructions to reduce her team’s uncertainty?