When Managers Are Faced with a Work Environment That They

question 36

Multiple Choice

When managers are faced with a work environment that they find personally offensive because of their gender,which of the following has occurred?

• A) A Sarbanes-Oxley violation
• B) The glass ceiling has been broken
• C) Quid pro quo harassment
• D) A hostile work environment
• E) A nonaccommodative environment

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Definitions:

Transformational Leadership Model

A style of leadership where leaders work with subordinates to identify needed change, creating a vision to guide the change through inspiration, and executing the change in tandem with committed members of a group.

Idealized Influence

A leadership style where the leader serves as a strong role model, inspiring respect and trust through a demonstration of high ethical standards.

Leader Substitutes

Factors in a work environment that diminish the need for a leader, such as highly knowledgeable teams or comprehensive work processes.

Transformational Leadership Model

describes a leadership approach that causes change in individuals and social systems, inspiring followers to exceed their own interests for the good of the group or organization.