What are the four styles of situational leadership?

• A. Directing, Coaching, Supporting, and Delegating
• B. Authoritative, Laissez-Faire, Democratic, Bureaucratic
• C. Mentoring, Coaching, Supervising, Evaluating
• D. Listening, Advising, Guiding, Leading

Answer: (A)

Situational Leadership adapts leadership behavior to follower readiness, and the four styles are Directing, Coaching, Supporting, and Delegating. Directing is high on task direction with little support, used when the follower lacks competence but has high motivation. Coaching adds high support while still providing direction, useful as competence grows but guidance is needed. Supporting lowers the amount of direction while boosting support, helping those who are capable but may lack confidence or commitment. Delegating reduces both direction and support, appropriate when the follower is highly competent and motivated and can work autonomously. This aligns exactly with the framework’s four styles, which is why it’s the best answer. The other options mix terms from different theories or pair actions that aren’t the four situational-leadership styles.