Kimberley, a Manager at a Large Company, Tends to Assign

question 89

Multiple Choice

Kimberley, a manager at a large company, tends to assign group members to particular tasks, expects workers to maintain definite standards of performance, and emphasizes the meeting of deadlines. In the light of the Ohio State Studies, this indicates that Kimberley, as a leader, is ________.

• A) low in task orientation
• B) high in consideration
• C) relationship oriented
• D) employee oriented
• E) high in initiating structure

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Definitions:

Economic Losses

The difference when total costs exceed total revenues, indicating a negative outcome from business activities.

Principal-Agent Problem

A conflict in priorities between a person or group (the agent) making decisions on behalf of another person or group (the principal).

Negative Externality

A cost that affects a party who did not choose to incur that cost, often associated with production or consumption of goods and services.

Corporate Jet

A private aircraft owned or leased by a company for the transportation of its executives, employees, or clients.