What is the Affiliative leadership style?

• A. Creates harmony, emotional bonds, trust, honesty, and teamwork by essentially saying "people come first."
• B. Mobilizes people toward a common vision and says "come with me."
• C. Builds consensus through participation and asks "what do you think?"
• D. Develops people for the future with a focus on personal development.

Answer: (A)

Affiliative leadership centers on people and relationships, prioritizing harmony and trust within the team. It builds emotional bonds, emphasizes honesty, and strengthens teamwork by putting people first. That focus on creating a positive, cohesive climate is exactly what this description conveys—emphasizing harmony, emotional connections, trust, honesty, and teamwork.

Think of the other styles to see why they don’t fit as well here: a visionary approach moves people toward a future goal with a “come with me” rallying call; a democratic style builds consensus by inviting input and asking “what do you think?”; a coaching style aims to develop individuals for the long term with a focus on personal growth. Affiliative leadership is the one that best matches the emphasis on relationships and a people-first atmosphere, especially useful for maintaining morale and cohesion.