A lot of new managers err in selecting the right leadership style when they move into management, why do you think this happens?

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A lot of new managers err in selecting the right leadership style when they move into management, why do you think this happens?

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Answer 1

Most people are not skilled in selecting among leadership styles--even if they are skilled in more than one leadership style. Selecting an appropriate style involves making an assessment of the situation and predicting the effects of a particular style on that situation. Hidden agendas and/or dysfunctional relationships are often involved.

New managers, are, by definition, inexperienced in management. They can be expected to make errors in attempting to do something that
- they are not skilled in
- they have not done before
- involves hidden factors.

Answer 2

Since we all are human, we all have our wn style based upon what we were taught meaning there really isn't a right or wrong style and what worked for them in the past is carried on by them and may not necessarily work in a new setting but its what they were taught so theyll try it again