This leadership style can be effective in situations where group members are highly qualified in an area of expertise.

This leader encourages group members to participate, but retains the final say over the decision-making process.

This leader offers guidance to the group, but also participates in the group and allows input from others.

Leader makes decisions independently with little or no input from others.

This leader offers little or no guidance and leaves decision- making up to the group.

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