Which of the Following Statements Is True of a Supervisor's

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of a supervisor's relationship with his or her employees?

• A) A supervisor should be friends with employees and involve them in his or her personal life.
• B) A supervisor should command rather than empower employees for better results.
• C) A supervisor should consistently treat employees in a way that reflects his or her role as a part of management.
• D) A supervisor who is feared by employees will inspire them to work harder and better and thereby yield faster results.

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