The Humanistic-Encouraging Manager
Humanistic-Encouraging managers inspire their subordinates to think, grow and take responsibility for themselves. They do this by demonstrating belief in what their staff members can accomplish. These managers build problem-solving skills and confidence by asking insightful questions designed to help subordinates arrive at their own solutions.
Humanistic-Encouraging managers consistently show faith in their subordinates' ability to improve themselves, and actively support their efforts. As a management style, Humanistic-Encouraging is highly effective at obtaining measurable, bottom-line results: subordinates easily develop respect for these managers, and are motivated to achieve and sustain peak performance levels.
Your Results on the Humanistic-Encouraging Style
Your results on this style, as indicated by the , are in the low range. Thus it is likely that you'll find the following to be descriptive of you:
Humanistic-Encouraging Scores in the Low Range You could be placing unnecessary limits on your relationships. Because your approach to people tends to be somewhat detached, you may have difficulty encouraging others. You are frequently uncomfortable relating to people, and often choose to work alone. Your tendency to become preoccupied with your own problems can make it hard for you to demonstrate concern for others' needs.

The Affiliative Manager
Affiliative managers are typically well-liked by both subordinates and co-workers. They believe that personal satisfaction contributes to effective job performance, and demonstrate concern for staff members and their needs. Affiliative managers emphasize teamwork, and value subordinates who cooperate and work well with each other. To be most effective, these managers must balance their considerable people skills with a concern for completing projects