Solution

A directive leadership style is suitable when tasks are ambiguous as leader provides clear guidelines, lets subordinates know what is expected of them, sets performance standards for them, and controls behaviour when performance standards are not met.  In achievement-oriented leadership challenging goals are set, high performance is expected and management has a high level of confidence in the employee's ability to achieve the goals. In participative leadership the leader believes in group decision-making and shares information with subordinates and consults his subordinates In supportive leadership is people oriented and the leader is friendly towards subordinates and displays personal concern for their needs, welfare, and well-being.