David Runs a Company That Desperately Needs to Cut Costs

question 147

Multiple Choice

David runs a company that desperately needs to cut costs in order to stay in business.David has asked all of his employees to think of ways to cuts costs and report their ideas directly to him.In the context of the different approaches to management,David exhibits the characteristics of a _____.

• A)theory Y manager
• B)transformational leader
• C)theory X manager
• D)top manager

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Definitions:

Fully Functioning

A state where an individual operates at their optimal level, emotionally, psychologically, and physically.

Rogers

Refers to Carl Rogers, a prominent psychologist known for developing the person-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing the importance of an individual's self-concept and unconditional positive regard.

Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire

A self-report assessment tool designed to measure an individual's personality traits.

Source Traits

Fundamental personality characteristics that are relatively stable and form the foundation of an individual's personality.