___________ Can Be a Good Source of Input, Even When

question 112

Multiple Choice

___________ can be a good source of input, even when they innovate products without the consent or knowledge of the companies that produce them.

• A) Innovators
• B) Early adopters
• C) Lead users
• D) Laggards
• E) Focus group

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Definitions:

House's Path-Goal Leadership

A theory of leadership asserting that the leader's job is to assist followers in attaining their goals and to provide direction or support needed to ensure their goals are compatible with the organization's.

Leadership Style

The characteristic manner and approach of providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating people within an organizational context.

Contingency Variable

An external variable whose variation can influence the relationship between other variables in a study or model.

Task-oriented Leaders

Leaders who focus primarily on the completion of tasks and objectives rather than on the personal needs of team members.