Everyone at the Stay-On Widget Company Thinks Deidre Is a Warm,empathetic,inspirational

question 9

Multiple Choice

Everyone at the Stay-On Widget Company thinks Deidre is a warm,empathetic,inspirational person who takes a very personal approach toward achieving the company's goals.Which of the following statements about Deidre is TRUE?

• A) Deidre assumes the traditional role of a manager because she is empathetic, inspirational, and takes a personal approach to achieving goals.
• B) Deidre assumes the traditional role of a manager when she is empathetic and a leader when she takes a personal approach to goals.
• C) Deidre assumes the traditional role of a leader when she is empathetic and a manager when she takes a personal approach to goals.
• D) Deidre assumes the traditional role of a leader because she is empathetic, inspirational, and takes a personal approach to achieving goals.

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Definitions:

Coercive Power

Threatening or punishing the other channel member for not undertaking certain tasks. Delaying payment for late delivery would be an example.

Withheld Payment

Refers to the act of delaying or not making a payment that is due for goods, services, or other financial obligations.

Supplier

An individual or company that provides goods or services to another entity under terms specified in a contract or agreement.

Referent Power

A type of influence capability based on the charisma and appeal of the leader which inspires others.