When Mary, the Owner of a Large Apartment Complex, Was

question 34

Multiple Choice

When Mary, the owner of a large apartment complex, was deciding whom to rent an open apartment to, she immediately disregarded the application of 84-year-old Millie because Mary does not rent apartments to old women. Mary's treatment of Millie is best described as:

• A) Scapegoating
• B) Individual discrimination
• C) Negative contact
• D) Institutional discrimination

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Definitions:

Directive Leadership

A management style where leaders closely control and instruct the work of their employees, often dictating the what, how, and when of tasks.

Path-Goal Theory

A leadership theory that suggests leaders adjust their behaviors and styles to align with employee motivations, obstacles, and goals to enhance performance and satisfaction.

Path-Goal Theory

A leadership theory that suggests a leader's behavior is contingent to the satisfaction, motivation, and performance of her or his subordinates.

Leadership Styles

The different approaches and techniques used by leaders to motivate, direct, and manage teams and organizations, ranging from authoritarian to democratic and transformational.