The Difference Between a "Generic" and a "Contextual" Management Practices

question 45

Multiple Choice

The difference between a "generic" and a "contextual" management practices is:

• A)None: the concepts are identical in practice.
• B)The performance impact of a generic practice is independent of the firm's other practices; the impact of a contextual practice depends upon the firm's other practices.
• C)Generic practices relate to basic functions; contextual practices tend to be more idiosyncratic.
• D)A generic practices offers incremental performance improvement; a contextual practices leads to a new fitness peak.

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Definitions:

Generic

Relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class; not brand-specific or patented.

Expert Power

The influence one possesses as a result of expertise, skill, or knowledge, which others depend upon.

Transformational Leader

A leadership style characterized by the ability to inspire and motivate followers to exceed their own interests for the sake of the organization or a larger purpose.

Influence Tactics

Strategies or actions used by individuals or groups to persuade or motivate other people to follow their lead or agree with their ideas.