Which of the Following Actions Does NOT Emphasize Superordinate Goals

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions does NOT emphasize superordinate goals to reduce conflict?

• A)Representatives from the two departments must jointly visit a client to hear about its concerns.
• B)Hiring employees with a technical specialty and developing their career paths within that specialty.
• C)Keeping all employees informed of the company's successes and difficulties in the marketplace.
• D)Introducing profit sharing or other organizationally based rewards for all employees.
• E)The CEO speaks with employees from several departments together about current challenges from competitors.

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Definitions:

Assigned Leader

A person who is officially designated to hold a leadership position within an organization, often based on authority and responsibility given by the organization's hierarchy.

Coercive Leader

A leadership style characterized by the use of threats, punishment, and control to influence the behavior of followers.

Trait Viewpoint

A perspective in leadership theory that suggests certain inherent personality traits and characteristics can make an individual a good leader.

Process

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.