Dave Is a New Commissioner Appointed to Oversee a Government

Multiple Choice

Dave is a new commissioner appointed to oversee a government agency. He is the third commissioner in less than three years in this agency. Morale is low, yet the staff know more about quality programs than he does. The staff fears that sharing too much about what he does not know will lead to them being fired. Using the contingency model, what do you think Fiedler would recommend Dave do?

A) Alter his leadership style.
B) Move to a more suitable situation.
C) Try to alter the employees' personalities.
D) Get an assistant with the preferred orientation.
E) Gradually change the makeup of your employees.