You Have Decided to Use Fiedler's LPC Questionnaire to Help

question 59

Multiple Choice

You have decided to use Fiedler's LPC questionnaire to help your employees learn more about their leadership styles. Each of your employees has filled out and scored the instrument. It is your job to try to explain to them how to use the survey information.
-Fran completes the LPC questionnaire and finds that she described her least preferred co-worker in relatively positive terms. She is surprised by this finding because she recalls being particularly annoyed by this difficult co-worker. 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 at your company
• 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:

Cognitive Conflicts

Situations or problems that create a psychological challenge, requiring new thinking or strategy.

Virtual Teams

Groups of people who work together from different geographical locations, relying on electronic communication for collaboration.

Group Communication Software

Tools or platforms designed to facilitate messaging, collaboration, and workflow among teams or groups.

Norming Stage

The norming stage is a phase in team development where members resolve differences, establish norms, and appreciate cohesive relationships, enhancing team performance.