Ted is a manager who oversees the processing of canceled checks for a bank. He is well liked by the employees, and enjoys hiring and evaluating his employees’ performance.

Determine the appropriate leadership style under the given conditions. Place the letter A or B on the first line, and the situation number (between 1 and 8) on the second line.

A. Task-oriented situation 1, 2, 3, 8

B. Relationship-oriented situation 4, 5, 6, 7