In relationship-oriented societies,leaders should:
A) take a strong personal interest in employees
B) feel free to criticise as much as they feel they need to
C) reprimand in public whenever possible; it is an especially effective technique in these societies
D) minimise the emphasis on relations given the society's interest
E) maintain the traditional command-and-control management style.

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In relationship-oriented societies, building strong personal relationships with employees is highly valued. Leaders who take a strong personal interest in their employees are likely to be more successful in such societies. Criticism and reprimand in public may be viewed as humiliating and damaging to the relationship, and may not be effective management techniques. Maintaining the traditional command-and-control style may also be viewed as authoritarian and may not build positive relationships with employees. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

In Relationship-Oriented Societies,leaders Should