When Cosy Corner convenience store started it was small and Bill Murray, the sole owner, knew all the employees by name. He used a management style which involved asking the workers what they thought about his decisions and encouraged them to tell him their ideas about the business. The business has now grown into a large public limited company with many more employees.

Look back at the case study on pages 80-81 and consider the different leadership styles which might be suitable for Bill or his managers to use within this public limited company.

Which do you think will be the best leadership style for Bill and his managers to use?

Explain your answer.