Preston Rejects Jose for the Position of Customer-Relations Manager Because

question 91

Multiple Choice

Preston rejects Jose for the position of customer-relations manager because of his perception that Mexicans are disloyal.This is an example of ________.

• A) cognitive complexity
• B) stereotyping
• C) uncertainty absorption
• D) information bias

Identify the appropriate leadership style to apply in different situational contexts according to Fiedler's contingency model and Hersey-Blanchard's situational leadership model.

Analyze the role of leader-member relations, task structure, and positional power in leadership effectiveness as per Fiedler's contingency model.

Recognize the importance of adapting leadership styles to the readiness levels of the followers in Hersey-Blanchard's situational leadership model.

Describe the specific behaviors associated with directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented leadership styles in House's path-goal theory.

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