Estelle Took a New Position as Team Leader of a Software

question 149

Multiple Choice

Estelle took a new position as team leader of a software development team and is finding the position far more frustrating than she had expected. Estelle finds that the team members do not accept her direction well. When she makes assignments to the team, some of the members openly question whether she is distributing the work effectively. Estelle has pointed out that since she is the team leader, she should make the assignments, and although she says it pleasantly, she can tell from the faces around her that the team members resent her. How might an understanding of authoritarianism help Estelle lead her team more effectively?

• A) An understanding of authoritarianism could teach Estelle how to become a firmer leader when employees resist.
• B) Estelle could see that the team members are more authoritarian than she is, so they want to direct their own work.
• C) Estelle could see that she is more authoritarian than her team members, so they are less accepting of status differences on the team.
• D) An understanding of authoritarianism could teach Estelle to be more rational, less emotional, and better able to manipulate others.
• E) Estelle could learn to be more willing to take chances, make risky decisions, and experiment with new ideas.

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