Answer the following question:

1. You are mentoring a colleague whose natural leadership style is coercive. They are faced . with an employee who is talented but has been underperforming. The protg is self-aware enough to realise they have demoralised them as a result of their leadership. What can they do to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in their leadership style?
2. What decision-making process is the most appropriate in the following circumstances? Take into consideration the degree to which the feelings of others should be taken into account in reaching a decision. Explain the reasons for making your choice in each case.

i) Who should be promoted to a team leader position

ii) Whether an employee should be terminated.

iii) Whether to work longer hours over the Christmas period

iv) Whether a set of procedures should be changed.