One Behavioral Theory of Leader Effectiveness Proposed That Leaders Polarized

question 81

Multiple Choice

One behavioral theory of leader effectiveness proposed that leaders polarized into those who cared about the job (X) and those who cared about the people (Y) . Research on these two dimensions found that:

• A)the most effective managers focus primarily on the X dimension.
• B)the most ineffective managers were those who attempted to combine both X and Y dimensions.
• C)the most effective managers focus primarily on the Y dimension.
• D)the most ineffective managers focused on only one dimension, either X or Y.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs (direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead) in the cost of a product.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost (both fixed and variable) associated with producing a single unit of a product.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost involved in manufacturing or producing one unit of a product, including materials, labor, and overhead.

CM Ratio

Stands for Contribution Margin Ratio; it is a financial metric that measures the proportion of revenue that exceeds variable costs and contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.