a. What is the group's Performance Readiness® level for the task of doing market research (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 Michelle using (S1, S2, S3, or S4)?
d. What is the group's likely response to the mismatch of leadership style 1 to their readiness level R4?
With very little direction or involvement from her, Michelle Hoffman's market research group has been performing well. Interpersonal relations are good among the group. Michelle feels that although the group is performing well with minimal direction, their performance could be even better. Michelle calls a meeting to explain her step-by-step plan for improving the group's performance and to get the group's reaction to the plan. During the meeting, she asks if the group needs any clarification.