Which of the Following Will Increase the Probability That a Lower-Level

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will increase the probability that a lower-level manager will become a successful strategic leader?

• A) Appointing many outside Board members.
• B) Increasing the firm's sales.
• C) Increasing the homogeneity of the top management team.
• D) Training and development programs.

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

Learning new behavior by watching a model perform that behavior.

Vicarious Learning

The process of learning behaviors by observing the actions of others and the outcomes of those actions, without directly experiencing it oneself.

Social Cognitive

Refers to the use of cognitive processes in relation to understanding the social world, emphasizing the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling.

Psychodynamic

A theoretical approach in psychology that emphasizes the systematic study of the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experience.