Mr. Smith is the managing director at NTM telecommunications network. He does not believe in micromanagement and trusts his departmental managers to meet the organizational goals and objectives of the business. Mr. Smith believes in giving his managers the freedom to meet their deadlines, with flexible working hours or the option of working from home. 1.1 Identify and discuss the management style/s Mr. Smith has adopted.

Mr. Smith is the managing director at NTM telecommunications network. He does not believe in micromanagement and trusts his departmental managers to meet the organizational goals and objectives of the business. Mr. Smith believes in giving his managers the freedom to meet their deadlines, with flexible working hours or the option of working from home. 1.1 Identify and discuss the management style/s Mr. Smith has adopted.

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