Jim Is the Daytime Supervisor for an Automobile Assembly Line

question 86

Multiple Choice

Jim is the daytime supervisor for an automobile assembly line. He supervises forty-five workers who perform routine jobs that require minimal training. Which of the following suggests that Jim follows the path-goal 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 does not feel like taking responsibility for leading his team since their jobs require minimal training.
• 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 accomplishment of objectives.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to attribute others' actions to their character or personality, while attributing one's own behaviors to situational factors.

Performance Problems

Issues or difficulties that negatively affect an individual's or organization's ability to achieve objectives or maintain standards.

Projection

A defense mechanism in which an individual attributes their own undesired thoughts, feelings, or motivations to someone else.

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires, which is crucial for personal development and effective interpersonal relationships.