Maura Ruiz has been working in the e$-$learning industry for over eight years. She knows in this industry, once an employee has learned his or her job. the work becomes fairly automatic and competence can be achieved rapidly. She has been noticing team members have a high level of motivation as a consequence of their competence. According to the situational leadership theory, to rectify this situation, Maura would benefit the most if she uses the $q,$ style of leadership.

coaching $($high task, high relationship$)$

task$-$oriented

directing $($high task, low relationship$)$

supporting $($low task, high relationship$)$

delegating $($low task, low relationship$)$