All of the Following Are True About the Japanese Performance-Maintenance

question 44

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about the Japanese Performance-Maintenance (PM) theory of leadership EXCEPT

• A)The Performance-Maintenance (PM) theory of leadership represents a Japanese perspective on leadership.
• B)PM theory has two dimensions, the performance function (P) and the maintenance function (M), which are the basic aspects of the theory.
• C)The maintenance function (M) is similar to task-centered leadership.
• D)PM theory suggests that groups perform best when both P and M are present.

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Definitions:

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awoken or stimulated to action, often characterized by increased heart rate, alertness, and energy.

Behavior

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