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A firm with a bureaucratic structure, using technology of moderately high complexity. Because management has put off updating equipment, the company now faces a crises. What type of leadership is needed to oversee the transition to new equipment __________

assertive, consultative, flexible, supportive

I believe - assertive is the correct answer. Please advise answer & why. Thanks much!

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Assertive, consultative, flexible, and supportive types of leadership may all help the transition to the new equipment in certain ways, but I agree with you that assertive leadership would best facilitate the move. ...

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