The correct answer is a) Authority Compliance.
Blake Mouton’s leadership grid categorizes leadership styles based on two axes: concern for people and concern for production (task accomplishment). The Authority Compliance style is characterized by a high focus on task achievement and a low focus on interpersonal relationships. Leaders who adopt this style prioritize getting the job done, often at the expense of team dynamics and employee satisfaction. This approach can lead to high efficiency and productivity; however, it might also result in poor morale and lower employee engagement due to the disregard for personal needs and relations. In contrast, other styles like Country Club, Impoverished, Middle of the Road, and Team emphasize varying degrees of concern for people alongside their task orientation.