Question 1

The director of a creative design agency prioritizes a fun, relaxed atmosphere. There are daily social events, and staff are rarely reprimanded for missing deadlines to avoid upsetting them. Consequently, client projects are consistently late. Where does this leadership style fall on the Blake & Mouton Managerial Grid?

Accepted Answer

Assess the two axes: Concern for People (high) and Concern for Production (low). Match this to the grid.

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this ACCA question?

Accepted Answer

Confusing the coordinates (1,9 vs 9,1). Remember: Production is usually the first number (x-axis), People is the second (y-axis).

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