In the life cycle theory of leadership, the optimal combination of leader behavior in the R2 stage is
A) delegating.
B) telling.
C) selling.
D) participating.
E) negotiating.

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In the R2 stage of readiness, the members have begun working together and, as typically happens, are finding that their work is more difficult than they had anticipated. As eagerness turns to dissatisfaction, the optimal combination of leader behaviors is selling, where the leader supplements his or her directing with support and encouragement to protect the confidence levels of the employees.

In the Life Cycle Theory of Leadership, the Optimal Combination