The Text Discusses Captain Michael Abrashoff and How He Changed

question 142

Multiple Choice

The text discusses Captain Michael Abrashoff and how he changed his traditional management style to a more "bossless" leadership style to transform the USS Benfold's crew of demoralized sailors into confident and inspired problem solvers to take the initiative. Some of Captain Abrashoff's methods for becoming less of a boss and more of a leader included all of the following except:

• A) creating a climate of trust.
• B) leading by example.
• C) communicating purpose and meaning.
• D) generating unity.
• E) taking both calculated and uncalculated risks.

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Definitions:

Blind Spot

A part of the visual field that lacks light-detecting photoreceptor cells on the optic disc, leading to a gap in the visual field.

Optic Nerve

Is a crucial part of the eye and visual system, transmitting visual information from the retina to the brain.

Adjustable Opening

A mechanism or feature that allows the size of an opening to be altered or adjusted as needed.

Pupil

The opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which adjusts in size to regulate the amount of light reaching the retina.