Henry works at a restaurant. One of his best chefs has just called in sick minutes before the dinner rush, and Henry needs to make sure that his inexperienced kitchen staff is preparing food with quality and speed. In this example, which style of leadership would be most effective for Henry to achieve his goals?

Henry needs the kitchen staff to act quickly and follow clear directions during an immediate rush. An authoritarian leader makes decisions and gives direct instructions, which can help maintain speed and quality in this urgent situation. Coaching could build the staff’s skills over time, but it may take too long to address the immediate need.

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