Dave Is a New Commissioner Appointed to Oversee a Government

question 89

Multiple Choice

Dave is a new commissioner appointed to oversee a government agency. He is the third commissioner in less than three years in this agency. Morale is low, yet the staff know more about quality programs than he does. The staff fears that sharing too much about what he does not know will lead to them being fired. Using the contingency model, what do you think Fiedler would recommend Dave do?

• A) Alter his leadership style.
• B) Move to a more suitable situation.
• C) Try to alter the employees' personalities.
• D) Get an assistant with the preferred orientation.
• E) Gradually change the makeup of your employees.

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Definitions:

Priming

A technique in psychology used to train a person's memory in both positive and negative ways, influencing their responses and perceptions.

Decay Theory

A theory suggesting that memory fades due to the mere passage of time unless it is actively reviewed.

Forgetting

The loss or decline of memory over time, which can occur due to various factors including the passage of time, interference, or failure to store information effectively.

Replacement

The act of substituting one thing for another, often to improve or repair.