Jim Is the Daytime Supervisor for an Automobile Assembly Line

question 39

Multiple Choice

Jim is the daytime supervisor for an automobile assembly line.He supervises 45 workers who perform routine jobs that require minimal training.Which of the following statements would indicate that Jim is following the transactional model of leadership?

• A) Jim has a certain idea about how he should behave as a leader and what he should do for his team of workers.
• B) Jim sets goals, monitors progress toward goal achievement, and rewards and punishes people for their level of goal accomplishment.
• C) Jim's leadership skills are most effective when applied to match the characteristics of the situation at hand.
• D) Jim wants to develop a partnership with his team illustrated by reciprocal influence, mutual trust, respect and liking, and a sense of common fates.
• E) Jim likes to provide the guidance and support needed by employees and ties meaningful rewards to completion of objectives.

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Definitions:

Ventures

Refers to new business activities or projects that involve risk but have the potential for significant reward.

Acquisitions

The act of acquiring control of a company by another company through purchasing a majority stake or its entirety.

Profitability

The ability of a business or project to generate earnings compared to its expenses and investments.

Competition

The rivalry between companies or individuals for market share, recognition, or financial gain.