You Are the CEO of an Engineering Design Firm That

question 84

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.
-Based on the results of the University of Michigan studies, which directors most likely have departments with higher productivity and job satisfaction?

• A) the production-oriented leaders
• B) the consideration-oriented leaders
• C) the development-oriented leaders
• D) the task-oriented leaders
• E) the employee-oriented leaders

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Definitions:

Distributive Justice

Refers to perceptions of fairness in the allocation of resources and outcomes within social and organizational contexts.

Goal-Directed

Activities or behaviors that are initiated with the intention of achieving a specific objective or outcome.

Ethical Codes Of Conduct

Principles and standards that guide behavior in the workplace, promoting integrity and responsibility.

Achievement Orientation

A focus on setting and meeting challenging goals, benchmarking success, and a strong desire to accomplish significant tasks.