Jocelyn Is Struggling to Grasp the Process of a New

question 98

Multiple Choice

Jocelyn is struggling to grasp the process of a new job you have given her.She states she understands the outcome of the project,but not how to start the project.She looks miserable and uninterested in trying to start the project.Which alternative represents the most effective leadership style you should use with Jocelyn?

• A) discuss the initial steps and ask her for input on alternative ways she could get started
• B) specify what she must do to complete the tasks and let her get started
• C) define the steps necessary to complete the assigned tasks and monitor her performance frequently
• D) let her know she just needs to get started now

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Definitions:

Illusory Promise

An illusory promise is a statement that resembles a promise but does not actually commit the speaker to any action or obligation, making it unenforceable as a contract.

Preexisting Duty

An obligation that a party is already legally required to perform, which cannot serve as valid consideration for a new contract.

Valid Consideration

Something of value exchanged between parties in a contract, which is necessary for the contract to be legally enforceable.

Unilateral Contract

An agreement in which one party makes a promise in exchange for the other party's action but does not require a reciprocal promise to act.