Chris Takes a Functional Approach to Leadership

question 32

Multiple Choice

Chris takes a functional approach to leadership.During his weekly staff meetings,he encourages reticent members to talk,mediates conflict,and acts as the gatekeeper.What specific function is Chris performing?

• A)Task function
• B)Process function
• C)Responsibility function
• D)Situational function

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Definitions:

Sales

The activities involved in selling products or services, ultimately generating revenue for a business.

Decentralization

Assignment of decision-making rights to lower operating levels of an organization. Decreases cost of transferring specific knowledge needed to make decisions, but increases the cost of controlling behavior.

Cereal

A grain or edible seed typically processed and consumed as part of a meal, especially breakfast, or used to produce various food products.