$1.$ Consider situations which you have experienced in your own organization.

a$.$ Describe a situation that would require supportive leadership. How would a leader respond to the situation if they were exhibiting a supportive leadership style? Why would this style be best in this situation?

b$.$ Describe a situation that would require directive leadership. How would a leader respond to the situation if they were exhibiting a directive leadership style? Why would this style be best in this situation?

c$.$ Describe a situation that would require participative leadership. How would a leader respond to the situation if they were exhibiting a participative leadership style? Why would this style be best in this situation?

d$.$ Describe a situation that would require achievement$-$oriented leadership. How would a leader respond to the situation if they were exhibiting an achievement$-$oriented leadership style? Why would this style be best in this situation?

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Chapter $15$ Managing Teams

$1.$ Describe an experience that you had as a member of a work team. $($If you have not had this opportunity, describe an experience as a member of a team in school or in other aspects of your life$).$

$2.$ Did the team follow the same stages of team development as described in the text:$$ forming, storming, norming, performing, $($adjourning$,$ if applicable$)?$

$3.$ Describe the challenges involved in managing a team, and at the same time, managing individuals who are part of that team? $($Consider competition, communication issues, and conflict among team members that might occur, and your role as manager in managing the team and the individuals$).$As a manager, how might you balance the Triangle of Relationships?

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