David, the Chief Security Officer of SimplyBuy

question 16

Multiple Choice

David, the chief security officer of SimplyBuy.com, an e-commerce initiative, takes decisions regarding the enhancement of data security of the company's clients on his own assuming that other members would comply with it. David's decision-making strategy is attributed to the _____ style of leadership.

• A) autocratic
• B) consultative
• C) democratic
• D) consensus

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Definitions:

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias in which an observer's overall impression of a person, company, brand, or product influences their feelings and thoughts about that entity's character or properties.

Positive Evaluation

The act of assessing something favorably, highlighting its strengths and merits often in a subjective manner.

Performance Evaluation

The systematic process of assessing an individual’s job performance and productivity in relation to established criteria and organizational objectives.

Punctuality

The characteristic of being able to complete a required task or fulfill an obligation before or at a previously designated time.