When Leon Was Hired to Manage the Distribution Centre,his Supervisor

question 150

Multiple Choice

When Leon was hired to manage the distribution centre,his supervisor advised him that,if he wanted to be a successful leader,he should adopt these practices: "Do things that satisfy followers today or will lead to future rewards or satisfaction," and "Offer employees something unique and valuable beyond what they're experiencing or can already do for themselves." Which leadership theory does Leon's supervisor apparently believe to be best?

• A)the trait theory of leadership  
• B)strategic leadership  
• C)the path-goal theory  
• D)the theory of initiating structure

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Definitions:

Horizontal

Oriented parallel to the ground or to the bottom and top edges of something, as opposed to vertical.

Vertical

Oriented upward, perpendicular to the horizon or a horizontal plane.

Rotary

Refers to something revolving around a center or axis, such as a rotary engine or a rotary dial.

Ear Ossicles

The three small bones in the middle ear known as the malleus, incus, and stapes, which transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.