The type of leadership that is needed when subordinates want emotional, not task support is:

A) achievement-oriented leadership.
B) directive leadership.
C) supportive leadership.
D) participative leadership.
E) transactional leadership.

Supportive Leadership

A leadership style that emphasizes support, encouragement, and empowerment of employees to achieve organizational goals.

Achievement-oriented Leadership

A leadership style focused on setting challenging goals, emphasizing excellence, and showing confidence in followers' abilities to meet high standards.

Directive Leadership

A leadership style where the leader gives explicit guidelines and directions on what is to be done and how.