Quinn Has Landed a Management Position with a Pioneering New

question 15

Multiple Choice

Quinn has landed a management position with a pioneering new small business after many years of working as a regional manager for a nationally known nonprofit. As Quinn starts her new job, she is likely to find that

• A) due to the significant differences in large and small firms, her previous experience will be of little value in her new position.
• B) the principles of management are much the same at large and small firms.
• C) nonprofit organizations are motivated by their desire to help people and so financial management is of little concern.
• D) planning is more important to a nonprofit organization and less important to a small business so she will need to adjust the time she spends on the planning function.

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Definitions:

Transformational Leadership

A leadership style that focuses on inspiring and motivating followers to exceed expectations by emphasizing vision, communication, and a strong organizational culture.

Attribution Theory

The theory that explains how individuals pinpoint the causes of their own and others' behavior and events; it describes the cognitive process of attributing causes to events and behaviors.

Implicit Leadership Theory

The idea that people have ingrained beliefs and expectations about the attributes and behaviors that make an effective leader.

Transformational Leadership

A leadership style that inspires followers to exceed their own interests for the sake of the greater good, often leading to significant changes or improvements.