Tannenbaum and Schmidt Believed That the Manager Has a Choice

question 4

Multiple Choice

Tannenbaum and Schmidt believed that the manager has a choice. Managers who understand forces affecting decisions may determine the style they will employ. The manager who is sensitive can better assess the problems faced.
Which forces in the subordinate should the manager be sensitive to?

• A) When there is less time pressure in terms of decision, a delegative process may allow for gathering of ideas to reach a solution.
• B) Certain managerial 'traits' may enable a leader to be more direct in their decision making.
• C) leader may feel the power of multiple minds make it necessary to involve other individuals in a quest for a solution to a complex task.
• D) individual traits that drive some individuals to require a degree of clarity to any instruction in their need for boundaries

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Definitions:

Critical Thinking

The process of actively analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information to guide beliefs or actions.

Reflective

Characterized by deep thought, consideration, and evaluation of past experiences, often to learn from them or to make informed decisions.

Purposeful Judgments

Decisions or opinions formed with deliberate intent, often based on evaluating evidence or criteria.

Use

The act of employing something for a particular purpose or function.