Scott Manages a Software Development Group

question 287

Multiple Choice

Scott manages a software development group. He has asked two of his subordinates to accompany him and a prospective new employee to lunch. He wants their opinions but he will make the final decision. Scott is using the ________ management style.

• A) contingency
• B) reinforcement
• C) autocratic
• D) free-rein
• E) democratic

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Definitions:

Horizontal Integration

A business strategy where a company acquires or merges with other companies in the same industry at the same stage of production.

Liaison Roles

Positions or functions that facilitate communication and coordination between different groups or departments.

Integrators

Individuals or mechanisms within organizations that facilitate coordination and collaboration across different units or departments.

Task Forces

Groups formed temporarily to work on specific tasks or to solve particular problems within an organization.