In an Article Titled "Sex, Syntax, and Semantics," Lera Borodinsky

question 25

Multiple Choice

In an article titled "Sex, Syntax, and Semantics," Lera Borodinsky argues that your mental representations of inanimate objects like forks and frying pans are heavily dependent on the objects' grammatical gender in your native language. To which theory or concept is her argument related?

• A) norms and values
• B) countercultures
• C) polysemy
• D) the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
• E) cultural relativism

Understand the differentiation between internal and external environmental influences on leadership.

Comprehend the characteristics and false premises of the skills approach to leadership.

Identify the competencies and outcomes as outlined in the skills model.

Apply Katz's model to identify required leadership skills at different management levels.

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Definitions:

Positive Performance Norms

Established standards or expectations within a group that encourage productive and beneficial behaviors among its members.

Team Productivity

The efficiency and effectiveness with which a team is able to accomplish its goals and produce desired outcomes.

Team Cohesiveness

The degree to which members of a group are bonded together, promoting mutual commitment and teamwork.

Role Conflict

A situation where there are incompatible demands placed upon a person relating to their job duties.