A __________ Leader Would Be Most Effective in Dealing with Mean-Spirited

question 206

Multiple Choice

A __________ leader would be most effective in dealing with mean-spirited interoffice competition and employee pettiness in an organization that is otherwise productive.

• A) task-oriented
• B) disjunctive task
• C) relationship-oriented
• D) contingency-oriented

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Definitions:

Unconditional Positive Regard

A term from humanistic psychology that indicates accepting and respecting others as they are without judgment or evaluation.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic reactions and anxieties by gradually exposing the individual to the feared object or situation.

Token Economy

A system of behavior modification based on the systematic reinforcement of target behavior through the exchange of tokens that can be redeemed for various rewards.

Participant Modeling

A therapeutic technique wherein a therapist first demonstrates a desired behavior in a step-by-step process, then the client attempts to imitate the behavior with guidance.