Carlos Was Just Promoted,so He Moved from a Regional Office

question 2

Multiple Choice

Carlos was just promoted,so he moved from a regional office to Corporate Headquarters.He is excited by his new job duties and has lots of new ideas to help move the organization forward.At his first staff meeting,he discovers that the last person to hold his job did not utilize the knowledge and skills of the staff.Rather,their former supervisor gave them only simple and mundane tasks to complete,while keeping the difficult and complex tasks for themselves.Carlos wants to change the situation,but before he can assign more complex tasks,he first needs to utilize which of the following leadership styles?

• A)supportive
• B)achievement-oriented
• C)directive
• D)participative
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Markdown

A reduction in the selling price of goods or services, often used as a sales strategy to encourage consumer purchases or to clear older stock.

Mark-up

The difference between the cost of a product or service and its selling price, expressed as a percentage of the cost.

Spoilage

Products or materials that have become unfit for sale or use, often leading to financial loss for a business.

Bruising

Physical damage that appears on the skin or body tissues as a result of blunt impact, characterized by discoloration and swelling.