If You Believe That Behavior Is Influenced by External Situations

question 388

Multiple Choice

If you believe that behavior is influenced by external situations and circumstances, then you would most likely agree with which statement?

• A)Almost anyone would be polite at a wedding reception; it doesn't matter what kind of personality the person has.
• B)Most people I have known for several years have pretty much the same personalities now as they did when I first met them.
• C)To be comfortable in a particular job, a person's personality must match the nature of the work.
• D)One of the first things I would want to know about a potential roommate is what the person's personality is like.

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Definitions:

Leadership Grid

A model for understanding leadership styles based on concern for people and production.

Concern For Production

Focuses on the emphasis a manager or organization places on the output and productivity levels of its operations.

Readiness

The state of being fully prepared for something or willing to do something; readiness may refer to individuals, organizations, or systems.

Ability

The capacity of an individual to perform actions or tasks effectively, based on skills, talent, or knowledge.