Brett is a manager at a small publishing firm. He supervises the work of 30 employees. He is friendly to every employee. He strives to promote a favorable work environment where everyone feels comfortable. However, he does not expect them to perform exceptionally well. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is Brett 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.