Mark Trudeau, an Account Representative for Foster Paints, Is a Dedicated

question 20

Multiple Choice

Mark Trudeau, an account representative for Foster Paints, is a dedicated employee who consistently achieves over and above his supervisor's set goals. In his day to day work, Mark and his supervisor collaborate on the best ways they each think problems and issues should be handled. Over the course of his time with Foster Paints, he has worked closely with his supervisor, Danielle, often having as much to say about procedures as does Danielle. Together, they are able to accomplish great productivity and success through shared influence over each other. Based on the above information, which of the following is the MOST accurate statement?

• A) Mark is in the "in group."
• B) Mark's leader takes a strict task-oriented approach.
• C) Mark is a formal leader.
• D) Mark's leader Danielle does not adhere to either of the Vroom and Yetton models to leadership.

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Definitions:

Reward and Punishment

Incentive-based approaches used in various settings, including workplaces and schools, to encourage desirable behaviors (reward) and discourage unwanted ones (punishment).

Contingencies

Potential events or circumstances that could occur and affect the execution of plans or operations, requiring planning for various scenarios.

Informal Learning

Learning that occurs outside of a structured, formal classroom environment, deriving naturally from experiences and situations.

Organization's Intranet

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