You Are the CEO of an Engineering Design Firm That

question 103

Multiple Choice

You are the CEO of an engineering design firm that has several departments, each specializing in the design of different products. You have noticed a great deal of difference between the styles of the various department directors. You also see a big difference in the morale, employee satisfaction levels, and effectiveness (productivity) levels of the departments. One of your goals as CEO is to maximize productivity across all departments.
-Of all the departments, Salim's department has the greatest production output. His employees seem most satisfied with his leadership as well. You categorize the behavioral styles of each department director using the managerial grid. According to the work of Blake and Mouton, who developed the grid, which of the following is most likely to reflect Salim's score on the grid?

• A) 8,8
• B) 7,1
• C) 1,1
• D) 1,7
• E) 5,5

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Definitions:

Observation

Observation involves carefully watching, listening, and noting phenomena as they occur naturally without interfering, as a method of gathering data.

Imitation

The action of using someone or something as a model and replicating their behavior or actions.

Beck's Cognitive Therapy

Beck's Cognitive Therapy, developed by psychologist Aaron T. Beck, is a therapeutic approach that identifies and helps change negative and distorted thinking patterns and beliefs to treat depression and other conditions.

Depression

Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities.