In the 1960s and 1970s in the U

question 21

Multiple Choice

In the 1960s and 1970s in the U.S., a new set of reforms emerged after calls for a new general education curriculum. This was prompted by

• A) A need to provide a common core of knowledge, beliefs and values that would help create a national identity to oppose Soviet totalitarianism and communist ideology
• B) A need to reduce the deepening isolation of the disciplines from one another
• C) A radical rejection of traditional education
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Directing Behaviors

Actions by a leader that provide guidance and instruction to subordinates, often associated with task accomplishment.

Opportunism

The practice of taking advantage of situations with little regard for principles or consequences, often to gain personal benefits.

Middle-Of-The-Road Management

A management style that compromises between task-oriented and employee-oriented leadership, striving to balance concern for productivity and worker satisfaction.

Maternalism

Refers to attitudes or actions that are protective and nurturing, often in a way that asserts authority or control.