John, the chair of a committee charged with recommending ways to increase organizational performance, is highly regarded by the volunteer members from a variety of departments.

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