Gary Downs recently has noticed that the plant he is managing is delivering only $30$

percent of its products on time. To determine what is causing the problem, he

assembles the various department heads and the plant supervisor to get their input

on the matter. Although the ultimate responsibility is his, he has no difficulty in

delegating decision$-$making authority to any member ff this group. This style of

leadership suggests that Gary is a$($n$)$

participative

leader.

authoritative

autocratic

Passive

dependent

What is the most significant difference between leaders and assembly line workers in

regard to affecting the behavior of others?

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Power

Decision$-$making

Technithal skills