A Manager Applied Leadership Theory to the Way That He

question 140

Multiple Choice

A manager applied leadership theory to the way that he directed the organization,and found some improvement in organizational performance.The manager noticed how some individuals seemed to flourish and perform better than others,and began to evaluate his own relationships with the individuals,rather than just the way he led the organization "in general." The manager's new concern would be an example of applied:

• A)systems and networks theory.
• B)vertical dyad linkage theory.
• C)social capital.
• D)external locus of control.

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Definitions:

Amend Benefits

The act of making changes to the terms or conditions of employee benefits plans.

Amortization

The method of systematically amortizing the initial value of a non-physical asset over its estimated useful lifespan.

Pension Expense

The cost recognized by an employer for maintaining a defined benefit retirement plan for its employees.

Service Cost

The portion of the pension expense that is attributed to the current year's service, representing the present value of benefits earned by employees during the year.