Alfred intends to follow a directive style of leadership among his team members. In the context of the path-goal theory of leadership effectiveness, which of the following situations would have made Alfred stick to a directive leadership style?

A. The exact sales revenue that his team should bring in is unclear, however the team is given orders to improve its performance. B. A few of the group members have gone through an emotionally disturbing phase and they need emotional support from the leader. C. Each group member has a thorough knowledge of their individual contributions to the team, making the task of the leader easier. D. The team has been performing exceptionally well, and therefore further focus will be on building relationships with members of the team.