Short Case Scenario 9-1

question 41

Essay

Short Case Scenario 9-1
Mary Sutton was promoted to supervisor of the highly productive first-shift employees at Calder Enterprises. Though her predecessor, Myron Hart, was very autocratic in his leadership style, Mary felt she could accomplish more by taking on a coaching style of leadership. Within the first week, however, she learned that the cohesion among the first-shift employees was so strong that she hesitated to introduce any changes for fear that they would be ignored. Further, as time progressed, Mary began to observe vast personality differences and dramatic differences in motivation levels among her employees.
-What are five individual factors that may substitute for leadership?

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Definitions:

Social-Cognitive Theorists

Social-Cognitive Theorists study how understanding and behavior arise from the interaction between social context and cognitive processes, often focusing on observational learning, self-efficacy, and the role of cognitive factors in social behavior.

Psychometrically Assessed

Evaluated or measured using tests designed to examine mental abilities, aptitudes, or personalities.

Attributional Style

The way a person typically explains the things that happen in his or her life.

Stressful Situations

Circumstances or events that cause a state of tension or anxiety in individuals.