Doug runs a lawn care company. he believes his employees are motivated to do a good job for the customer without his having to constantly involve himself in their work. he does do some spot checks, but mainly to show his support for his employees. he knows his employees will go the extra mile for the customer and treat lawn problems they notice along the way. doug's management style can be classified as

Doug’s management style can be classified as the theory y style because this type of management style allows employees or workers to get the job done because of their drive or motivation to do so. It is a way where Doug believes he does not need to get involve because he knows that they have the will and motivation in doing their works that will make their job done without his involvement. It is a way where the leader does not need to use difficult methods in persuading his employees to do their jobs. 

i would say that they would most likely use a e-mail