Peter Needs to Be Aware That Various Factors Contribute to Political

question 46

Multiple Choice

Peter needs to be aware that various factors contribute to political behaviour at GIC. He needs to recognize that these influences were probably the cause of his not being promoted to the new director position. Although Peter doesn't appear to be much interested in the politics at GIC, he should understand that certain behaviours build influence. These factors are

• A)coalitions, consultations and role expectations.
• B)ingratiation, consultations and rational pressure.
• C)legitimacy, rational pressure and ingratiation.
• D)coalitions, consultations and ingratiation.
• E)role expectations, consultations and ingratiation.

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Definitions:

Leadership Making

The process of influencing others to understand and agree about what needs to be done and how to do it, and the process of facilitating individual and collective efforts to accomplish shared objectives.

Prescriptive Nature

Characterized by giving directives or instructions on how something should be accomplished, often found in guidelines, regulations, or methodologies.

LMX

Refers to Leader-Member Exchange theory, which explores how leaders and followers establish relationships that can impact performance and job satisfaction.

Leadership Making

The process of developing leadership capabilities within individuals and organizations, emphasizing the growth and evolution of effective leadership.