When Developing an Organizational Chart, You Should

question 105

Multiple Choice

When developing an organizational chart, you should

• A) recommend dual titles for executives.
• B) use the title "president" for the top executive of the firm.
• C) make sure that the chief financial officer is not at the same level as the chief operating officer (COO).
• D) have division presidents report to a chief operating officer (COO).
• E) have employees report to more than one person in the chain of command.

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Definitions:

House's Path-Goal Leadership

A theory of leadership asserting that the leader's job is to assist followers in attaining their goals and to provide direction or support needed to ensure their goals are compatible with the organization's.

Leadership Style

The characteristic manner and approach of providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating people within an organizational context.

Contingency Variable

An external variable whose variation can influence the relationship between other variables in a study or model.

Task-oriented Leaders

Leaders who focus primarily on the completion of tasks and objectives rather than on the personal needs of team members.