Research on Decision-Making Styles Finds

question 9

Multiple Choice

Research on decision-making styles finds

• A)Laissez-faire decision making is positively related to employee satisfaction.
• B)Democratic decision making leads to stronger employee productivity.
• C)Employees care more about the overall participativeness of the organizational climate than involvement in every single decision.
• D)Scientists favor authoritarian decision making over democratic decision making.

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Definitions:

Partnerships

A lawful business arrangement involving two or more people who divide both the management responsibilities and the earnings.

Residual Income Claimants

Individuals or entities entitled to the income that remains after all other expenses and obligations have been met, typically referring to owners or shareholders.

Operational Efficiency

The ability of an organization to minimize inputs and costs while maximizing outputs and services.

Market Rate

The prevailing price or interest rate for goods, services, or securities in a competitive market.