Will Paten Is the Manager of a Team of Twelve

question 69

Multiple Choice

Will Paten is the manager of a team of twelve people in the marketing division of Palmer Inc. Will, who has been working in the company for eleven years, is held in high regard and liked by all his colleagues and subordinates. However, Aaron and Abby, two of his subordinates, are noted for frequently flouting his rules and directives. They continue behaving in this manner even after Will had categorically requested them to refrain from upsetting the momentum of the team. Which of the following, if true, would best explain Aaron and Abby's continued noncompliance with Will's requests?

• A) The promotions and bonuses of the team members depend heavily on Will's performance ratings.
• B) The company had provided Will with additional duties, and he was left with little time to ensure that his team members performed well.
• C) Will believes that since the job demands in marketing are ambiguous and ever-changing, a supportive approach to leadership would suffice.
• D) Will is uncomfortable exercising coercive measures to control employees.
• E) Will is considered an expert at analyzing market trends and making accurate projections about demand and revenue.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

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Stanford University Prison Experiment

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