Fran Has Just Completed and Scored the LPC Questionnaire Given

question 83

Multiple Choice

Fran has just completed and scored the LPC questionnaire given to her during an evaluation exercise. She is surprised when she finds out that she described her least preferred coworker in relatively positive terms because she recalls being particularly annoyed by this difficult coworker several times in the past. Based on your understanding of Fiedler's model, you explain to Fran that her LPC score makes sense within the model because ________.

• A) Fran tends to become very dominating when given ambiguous tasks
• B) Fran is usually much more focused on productivity than on developing relationships
• C) Fran tends in general to focus on building good relationships with the other employees
• D) Fran has a spotty work history and has tended to switch jobs every couple of years
• E) Fran is usually chosen for positions of high responsibility within your organization

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Definitions:

Midbrain

A part of the central nervous system linked to sight, hearing, movement control, sleep cycles, alertness, and the regulation of body temperature.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals, except for the sense of smell, to the cerebral cortex.

Medulla

often refers to the medulla oblongata, which is the lower half of the brainstem, playing a crucial role in transmitting signals between the brain and the spinal cord, and in controlling autonomic activities such as heartbeat and breathing.

Pons

A portion of the brain stem that plays a pivotal role in regulating vital functions such as breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations like hearing.