a. What is the group's performance readiness level for the task of production in the graphic design department (R1, R2, R3, or R4)?
b. What leadership style would best match the group's performance readiness level (S1, S2, S3, or S4)?
c. What leadership style is Raul using (S1, S2, S3, or S4)?
d. What are indicators that Raul is using the appropriate role?
e. What are potential hindering roles that Raul could be using if there is a performance readiness/style mismatch?
Raul Martinez, a graphic design supervisor for Listo Systems, is considering some new methods for increasing productivity among his staff. Productivity is already high, but he thinks it can be even higher. His group has been making suggestions about some areas in which they would like to see improvement, but they are apprehensive about making changes. In the past, the group has shown flexibility in its operation. Raul decides to approach the new methods by participating with the group in developing the changes, but allowing the members to organize the change.