If a Manager Has a Directive Leadership Style and Works

question 4

Multiple Choice

If a manager has a directive leadership style and works in an organization in which performance expectations are minimal,which control structure is most appropriate?

• A) Decentralized
• B) Organic
• C) System 4
• D) Bureaucratic
• E) Laissez-faire

Understand the fundamental principles of successful teamwork and communication among team members.

Recognize the importance of openness, honesty, trust, and listening in building productive team relationships.

Identify leadership and coaching behaviors that stimulate high-quality team performance.

Describe enabling behaviors within teams and their effects on team productivity.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A method of learning in which two stimuli are regularly paired; a response that is initially caused by the second stimulus is eventually caused by the first stimulus alone.

Bandura's Classic

Refers to Albert Bandura's classic social learning theory, which posits that people learn behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions through social observation and imitation.

Aggressively

In a manner that is forceful, assertive, or intent on dominating or achieving one's goals, sometimes implying a readiness to confront or attack.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior being repeated.