The Management Style of the Widget Company Was Assessed by an Independent

question 222

Multiple Choice

The management style of the Widget Company was assessed by an independent I/O psychology consulting firm. Their report indicated that the company leaders were low on boththe X and Y dimension of the Managerial Grid (1,1) . The management style of the Widget Company would therefore be:

• A)team management.
• B)impoverished management.
• C)country-club management.
• D)authority obedience management.

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Definitions:

Type A Personality

A behavior pattern characterized by high levels of competitiveness, urgency, aggressiveness, and impatience, often associated with a higher risk of coronary heart disease.

Competitive

Relating to or characterized by competition; involving entities striving against one another to attain a goal or superiority in a given field or activity.

Easily Angered

A temperament or behavioral trait where an individual is prone to quick and intense feelings of anger.

Time Urgency

The feeling of being constantly under pressure to accomplish tasks in a limited timeframe.