In an Autocratic Style of Management

question 37

Multiple Choice

In an autocratic style of management:

• A) managers see a value or necessity in having people work in teams.
• B) goal-setting and planning are primarily seen as a group effort.
• C) managers give employees total freedom to make decisions.
• D) the focus is on getting things done, and relationships are secondary.
• E) managers constantly seek input from their employees.

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