Table 13.4 A Professor Is Working with Five Teams in His Marketing

question 37

Multiple Choice

Table 13.4
A professor is working with five teams in his marketing research class. He decides to experiment with path-goal theory in helping these groups accomplish their off-campus studies. Group A has done a project for him before. He gets them setting challenging goals and seeks to get them to produce an even better project this time. With Group B he provides very specific guidelines, sets deadlines, and lays out the rules of the class and project. He lets Group C manage their own task. He encourages them, works on building a strong rapport with them, and tries to meet their needs related to the project. By the time he gets to Group D, he discovers they're already lost, confused, and a week behind everyone else. He sets a work schedule for them and provides step-by-step guidelines regarding the project so they won't get confused or distracted again.
-Refer to Table 13.4. With Group D, the professor is using:

• A) an instrumental style.
• B) a supportive style.
• C) a participative style.
• D) an achievement-oriented style.

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Definitions:

Labor Standards

Regulations and policies establishing minimum requirements for working conditions, including wages, working hours, safety, and health protections.

Environmental Standards

Guidelines and criteria set to regulate activities and prevent harm to the environment, often involving emissions, waste management, and resource consumption.

Corporate Citizenship

Involves a company's responsibilities towards society and the environment, striving to contribute positively through sustainable practices, philanthropy, and ethical behavior.

Natural Resources

Raw materials and resources provided by nature that can be utilized for economic gain, such as minerals, forests, water, and arable land.