Robert Supervised Five Construction Workers on a Renovation Project

question 23

Multiple Choice

Robert supervised five construction workers on a renovation project.He returned from a break to find two of them swinging a third worker out of the 85^th floor window area on a pulley and rope.Robert yelled,"Get back to work!" Evaluate Robert's transactional leadership behavior.

• A)There are no leadership behaviors in this example.
• B)Robert did a good job of supplying contingent rewards when he did not fire the workers for the rope swinging.
• C)Robert did a poor job of supplying contingent rewards when he did not let the workers continue with their fun.
• D)Robert did a good job of providing management-by-exception when he simply told the workers to get back to work.
• E)Robert did a poor job of providing management-by-exception when his reaction failed to convey the inherent danger in the situation.

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Definitions:

Attribution Theory

A psychological theory that explains how people determine the causes of their own and others' behavior, attributing them to internal dispositions or external situations.

Individual Behaves

Refers to the actions or conduct of a person in response to their environment or stimuli.

Individual Reward Systems

A scheme designed to provide incentives to employees based on their personal performance, achievements, or contributions to organizational objectives.

Career Enhancement

activities or strategies undertaken to improve one’s career prospects, position, or success, including training, networking, and skill development.