Steven Is a Manager at Kewl Gadgets

question 97

Multiple Choice

Steven is a manager at Kewl Gadgets. Calvin is Steven's least preferred subordinate because he finds it difficult to approach Calvin when it comes to collaborating and getting the work done. When asked by Steven's boss, he states that Calvin is complacent, unresponsive, and hostile. Therefore, Steven does not want to work with Calvin. In this scenario, Steven has a _____ leadership style.

• A) relationship-oriented
• B) country club
• C) task-oriented
• D) team management

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Definitions:

Thinking Styles

The various ways in which individuals process information, solve problems, and make decisions.

Information Processing

The acquisition, recording, organization, retrieval, display, and dissemination of information.

Satisfice

Satisfice is a decision-making strategy that aims for a satisfactory or adequate result, rather than the optimal solution, particularly when faced with limited information or time.

Shareholders

Shareholders are individuals or entities that own shares in a company, thereby holding a portion of the ownership and potentially influencing company decisions.