Sarah, a manager at Ackles Inc, plays pranks on her subordinates in an attempt to make the workplace livelier. She trusts her subordinates and does not care much about the quality of their work. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Sarah using in this scenario?

A) The middle-of-the-road style

B) The country club style

C) The authority-compliance style

D) The impoverished style

Sarah is using the country club style of leadership (option B)

Explanation:

According to Blake/Mouton leadership grid, the country club style of leadership is exhibited by leaders who prioritize their employees or subordinates needs and happiness over everything else.

Such leaders hold the belief that when their subordinates or employees are happy, they are inclined to work harder. What's more, such leaders or managers don't pay much attention to the quality of their subordinates output and rarely punish an erring employee.

B) The country club style

Explanation:

Based on the scenario being described within the question it can be said that the leadership style being used is known as the country club style. This style focuses on showing most concern for employees and less concern for production processes, with the main idea that if individuals are happy with their job position then they will work harder which will in term, increase production.