Dawn Wang Heads an Ad Agency in Texas and Regularly

question 59

Multiple Choice

Dawn Wang heads an ad agency in Texas and regularly needs to work with copywriters, artists, and designers to come up with effective branding solutions for products. For one of the company's esteemed clients, Wang and her team need to brainstorm ideas for a slogan for the client's new line of clothing. In such a situation, why is it particularly important for Wang to keep her team happy?

• A) People are less likely to use rules of thumb when they are in a good mood.
• B) People are more creative and produce more ideas when they are in a good mood.
• C) People tend to make decisions quickly when they are in a good mood.
• D) People take a long time at processing information when they are in a good mood.
• E) People tend to weigh all options to make less likely decisions when in a good mood.

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Definitions:

Fiedler Contingency

A leadership theory positing that leader effectiveness depends on the situational context, specifically on how well the leader's style matches the situation.

Vroom-Jago Leadership

A decision-making model in leadership that assesses the level of team member participation that is most effective in different situations.

Situational Factors

External influences that can affect an individual's behavior or performance in a given context.

Consult Individually

The act of seeking advice or opinions from individuals on a one-to-one basis.