Managers Have to Unlearn Old Ideas and Test Decision-Making Skills

question 66

Multiple Choice

Managers have to unlearn old ideas and test decision-making skills by not:

• A) encouraging diversity.
• B) converting events into learning opportunities.
• C) listening to good news and suppressing bad news.
• D) listening to dissenters.

Know the structure and purpose of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).

Identify the effects of social desirability on self-reported personality test responses.

Understand cross-cultural studies and their implications for the big five personality factors.

Understand the principles behind projective tests and their intended purpose.

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Definitions:

Mechanistic Design

An organization structure that is centralized, with many rules and procedures, a clear-cut division of labour, narrow spans of control, and formal coordination.

Decentralization

The distribution of administrative powers or functions across various levels and departments within an organization, promoting autonomy and flexibility.

Wider Spans Of Control

A management principle whereby a manager supervises a larger number of subordinates, which can lead to more autonomy but also requires more efficient communication.

Effective Delegation

The skill of assigning tasks and authority to subordinates in a way that maximizes efficiency, development, and empowerment.