Carl Gives a Formal Presentation to His Team Members About

question 74

Multiple Choice

Carl gives a formal presentation to his team members about the new software that he has recently reviewed. He feels that it will be very useful for his team and will increase efficiency. However, some members of the team disagree with Carl and argue that it could lead to a decrease in productivity. Carl, irritated at being challenged, feels that the team members are making excuses for being lazy. In the context of this scenario, Carl's judgment has been influenced by

• A) his self-efficacy.
• B) social facilitation effect.
• C) noise.
• D) groupthink.
• E) his perception.

Understand and calculate the mean of a data set.

Distinguish between different measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode).

Analyze frequency distribution tables to compute mean.

Interpret data to identify the modal value in different contexts.

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Definitions:

French And Raven

Refers to a social psychology theory identifying five bases of power: legitimate, reward, coercive, expert, and referent.

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the leader's or individual’s ability to cultivate loyalty and attraction, leading others to identify with them.

Legitimate Power

Power that is recognized as deserved or earned, often stemming from a person's position, role, or through the respect they command.

Person-Focused Leaders

Leaders who prioritize the development, well-being, and personal interests of their team members in their leadership approach.