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Sam Is the Production Manager of a Busy Shoe Factory

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Sam is the production manager of a busy shoe factory.He was chosen because prior to his promotion he had proven himself to be very efficient,and as a department manager he had a logical and practical approach to solving problems.Sam has a reputation for being decisive and getting things done.Most of the employees like Sam,but they feel his style is autocratic,as he likes to do things by the book.Sam represents a person with a(n) ______ style.

Understand the concept and effectiveness of self-promotion and other impression management tactics.

Know the basic premises and implications of the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) theory.

Recognize the influence of cultural values on leadership and follower roles.

Identify strategies leaders use to manage performance deficiencies.

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