You are leader of a group project for a class in which you previously have successfully used coaching style. Now the group members seem very insecure about whether they can complete the project, but it is apparent that they have learned a lot about how to do the project and are now quite competent to do a good job. You decide to switch to a supporting style. Why did you make this switch?
A) The followers moved up in competence
B) Supportive behaviors always help followers
C) The followers' competence and commitment are about equal
D) The followers have moderate level of commitment

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The switch to a supporting style was made because the followers have moved up in competence. As they now possess the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the project successfully, the leader can switch to a supporting style to offer emotional and psychological support to help build the followers' self-confidence and motivation to complete the project.

You Are Leader of a Group Project for a Class