Question

QUESTION 9

1. According to Fiedler, all of the following determine how favorable situations are for leading EXCEPT ________.

   		goal-setting theory
   		task structure
   		position power
   		leader-member relations

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QUESTION 10

1. According to Robert House, ________ pushes subordinates to do their best.

   		directive behavior
   		participative behavior
   		supportive behavior
   		achievement-oriented behavior

2 points   

QUESTION 11

1. All of the following are examples of initiating-structure behavior EXCEPT ________.

   		counseling employees
   		setting goals
   		assigning individual tasks
   		planning ahead

2 points   

QUESTION 12

1. An accountant begins working for a new company. She is placed with other accountants and is very thankful to be working with them. She has learned many procedures and efficient techniques from the other accountants. This BEST demonstrates that functional structures have ________.

   		creativity disadvantages
   		coordination advantages
   		motivational advantages
   		social facilitation advantages

2 points   

QUESTION 13

1. An example of ________ is the services rendered by a small group of auditors hired to evaluate the accuracy of a firm's financial statements.

   		mediated technology
   		small-batch technology
   		assembly-line technology
   		functional technology

2 points   

QUESTION 14

1. An organization CANNOT standardize activities at the ________ stage.

   		output
   		personnel
   		conversion
   		input

2 points   

QUESTION 15

1. Effective leaders do NOT use emotional intelligence to ________.

   		instill an atmosphere of trust and cooperation
   		convince employees that they have skills that they do not have
   		develop a collective, shared organizational vision
   		remain flexible in rapidly changing environments

Answer 1

QUESTION 9

ANSWER IS GOAL SETTING THEORY

According to Fiedler ,there are three situational components that determines favorable for leaders:

1.Leader- Member relations -If there exist a good relations between the leader and the team members i.e If there is a feeling of respect ,honesty,trust among the team members for their leader .In other words,if they abide by every rules,decision of their leader without giving any second thought.Then this would develop a favorable situation for the leader.

2.Task structure-It refers to the task which has been allocated to the team members.In order to create a favorable situation for the leader,it is necessary that the task allocated to the team members should be defined in proper terms ,it should be clear like crystal ,no confusion should be there among the team members in respect of their group task .

3.Leader Position Power-It refers to the amount of power vested in the hands of leader ,if the leader has been given adequate powers to take decision in respect of reward,punishment ,then there are more chances that team members would take him seriously and which ultimately brings a favorable conditions for the leader.