The Action-Oriented Listener

question 112

Multiple Choice

The action-oriented listener:

• A)prefers descriptive speech.
• B)provides active feedback to the message.
• C)resists accepting the message.
• D)takes active steps to meet the speaker later.
• E)wants to know what is expected of him or her.

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Definitions:

Path-goal Theory

A leadership theory that focuses on how leaders motivate their followers to achieve goals by clarifying the path, removing obstacles, and offering rewards.

Emotional Needs

Fundamental human needs for emotional support and validation, including the need for love, acceptance, and a sense of belonging.

Positive Exchanges

Interactions that are mutually beneficial and foster positive relations between individuals or groups.

LMX

Leader-Member Exchange, a theory describing the dynamics of relationships between leaders and followers, emphasizing the importance of reciprocal influence and negotiated roles.