Kevin Manages a Group of Eight Project Engineers, All of Whom

question 71

Multiple Choice

Kevin manages a group of eight project engineers, all of whom have worked for the company for over five years. Almost every day, Kevin and Joe, Carlos, and Kim, who are three of his subordinates, go to the cafeteria and play bridge while eating lunch. Joe, Carlos, and Kim receive very good performance reviews and are typically given the most challenging projects. What theory best explains this situation?

• A) Transformational leadership
• B) LMX
• C) Transactional leadership
• D) House's path-goal theory
• E) Laissez-faire leadership

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Definitions:

Social Control

The mechanisms, strategies, and institutions society employs to persuade or force individuals to conform to social norms and values.

Informational Social Influence

The process of changing one's behavior or beliefs in response to perceived expertise or knowledge of others.

Conformity Pressures

Social forces that compel individuals to align their attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors with those of a group.

Personal Control

An individual's belief in their ability to influence events and their outcomes, often associated with psychological well-being.