Nelson Is the Manager of a Marketing Department in a Medium

question 108

Multiple Choice

Nelson is the manager of a marketing department in a medium sized company.Nelson has six employees reporting to him.In deciding the goals for the department for next quarter,Nelson is holding a meeting for employee input and direction.Nelson uses an _________ style of decision making in the marketing department.

• A)autocratic
• B)democratic
• C)laissez-faire
• D)supportive

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Definitions:

Proportional Share

An allocation method where resources, rewards, or responsibilities are distributed among parties based on a predefined ratio or proportion.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Illusion of Invulnerability

A cognitive bias that leads individuals or groups to underestimate risks, believing themselves immune to negative outcomes.

Self-Censorship

Self-censorship occurs when individuals withhold their opinions, expressions, or information out of fear of social or official reprisal, judgment, or rejection.