Carter is a manager at global impact solutions. when it comes to team performance, he is very strict. however, he grants each employee a month off every year to travel and spend time with their families. as a result, his employees feel motivated to perform better at work. in the context of the blake/mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is carter using in this scenario?

a. the country club style
b. the middle-of-the-road style
c. the authority-compliance style
d. the impoverished style