Which of the Following Is True of Top Managers

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of top managers?

• A)They are often called supervisors.
• B)They are responsible for daily supervision of the nonmanagerial employees.
• C)They spend more time leading and controlling than planning and organizing.
• D)They do not establish organizational goals.
• E)They have cross-departmental responsibility.

Analyze the role of leader-member relations, task structure, and positional power in leadership effectiveness as per Fiedler's contingency model.

Recognize the importance of adapting leadership styles to the readiness levels of the followers in Hersey-Blanchard's situational leadership model.

Describe the specific behaviors associated with directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented leadership styles in House's path-goal theory.

Determine the impact of leadership styles on group decision-making processes and task achievement.

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Definitions:

Implied Covenant

A legal promise that is not explicitly stated but is considered a part of a contract to ensure fairness.

Assumption of Risk

A legal principle where an individual knowingly and voluntarily takes on the risks associated with an activity.

Disclaimers

Statements that deny responsibility or limit liability for certain information, opinions, or potential risks.

Unfair Hiring Practices

Discriminatory or biased procedures in the recruitment process that unjustly favor one candidate over another.