In General, When People First Encounter a Novel Situation, They

question 153

Multiple Choice

In general, when people first encounter a novel situation, they tend to __________.

• A) be in a state of complete confusion until they have explored extensively
• B) size up the situation quickly and effortlessly, and for the most part correctly
• C) size up the situation quickly and effortlessly, but with frequent and extensive errors that are corrected only with experience
• D) size up the situation quickly and effortlessly, but with frequent and extensive errors that are impervious to change

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Definitions:

Production-Oriented Leadership

A leadership style focusing primarily on the technical or task aspects of the job, with less emphasis on employee involvement or creativity.

Autocratic Style

A leadership style based on making decisions without asking for suggestions from others.

Empowering Leadership

A leadership style that involves sharing power with subordinates, fostering an environment where employees feel competent to make decisions, take action, and contribute ideas.

Self-Leadership

A process whereby people intentionally influence their thinking and behavior to achieve their objectives.