Knowledge and Application of Which of the Following Management Theories

question 85

Multiple Choice

Knowledge and application of which of the following management theories and styles would be most useful to a manager dealing with an employee who is performing poorly?

• A) Maslow's hierarchy of needs II. Herzberg's two-factor theory III. McGregor 's theory X and theory Y IV. Kolb's experiential learning model
• B) Behavior management - A-B-C analysis VI. Hersey-Blanchard's situational leadership model VII. Senge's systems thinking
• C) II, IV, VII
• D) I, II, V, VI
• E) I, III
• F) IV, VII

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Definitions:

Overconfident

Having an excessively high opinion of one’s abilities, accuracy, or judgement.

Task Difficulty

The level of effort and skill required to successfully complete a task or assignment.

Become Cautious

To adopt a more careful and considerate approach towards decision-making or actions, often due to perceived risks or uncertainties.

Escalation of Commitment

The phenomenon where people increase their investment in a decision despite new evidence suggesting it may be wrong, often due to cognitive biases or emotional attachment.