You are an experienced manager, and you fortunately have the ability to use all four managerial styles: directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating. You are currently working at the research and development department of the Applerose Seed Company. Your team consists of very experienced botanists who love their work and their jobs. Your boss has given you 2 months to create a research plan for the development of a new grape that is resistant to grape leafroll disease. Based on Situational Leadership II, what should you do? A. You should work with the botanists to create the plan, showing them the work you have done in the past.
B. You should turn the work over to the botanists and have them create their own plan. They are sure to come up with something good.
C. You should let the botanists come up with the plan but offer them whatever support they need while doing it, including frequent praise for a job well done.
D. You should work with the botanists to create the plan. Show them how to prepare the documents, and set aside time to offer them praise and support as they are working on the project.