Jim Is the Daytime Supervisor for an Automobile Assembly Line

question 108

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 transformational model of leadership?

• A) Jim seeks to motivate employees to pursue organizational goals above their own self-interests.
• 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:

Salvage Value

The estimated residual value of an asset at the end of its useful life, which can be recovered through disposal.

Depreciation Expense

The distribution of a physical asset's cost throughout its lifespan.

Double Declining-Balance Method

An accelerated depreciation method that uses up to twice the straight-line rate multiplied with the book value of asset to calculate depreciation expense. Residual value is not subtracted from the cost of an asset in this calculation.

Equipment Purchase

Equipment purchase involves acquiring physical assets, such as machinery or office equipment, that are used in the operations of a business.