Suppose That the Following Features Characterize the Leadership Situation in a Specific

question 182

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the following features characterize the leadership situation in a specific work team: (1) The skills required in each team member's job, the order in which tasks are to be performed, and the interdependencies among the various jobs are all clearly defined.
(2) The supervisor frequently criticizes team members and readily punishes them because he has the power to do so.
(3) Because the supervisor is punitive, the team members try to undermine his authority and sabotage his leadership.
Which leadership style likely would be most effective in this situation?

• A) task-oriented
• B) relationship-oriented
• C) human relations
• D) team-oriented
• E) achievement-oriented

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Definitions:

Unconscious Conflicts

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