Michele Is Being Considered for a Managerial Position at Halliburton

question 148

Multiple Choice

Michele is being considered for a managerial position at Halliburton.She completes a TAT as part of an assessment center exercise for prospective managers.Facilitators will examine the results carefully for their manager choices knowing that

• A)individuals high in need for achievement may find it difficult to delegate authority to subordinates.
• B)individuals high in need for affiliation are especially effective at providing critical feedback to employees.
• C)individuals high in need for power have difficulties disciplining poor performers.
• D)individuals high in need for achievement are especially effective at coaching and meeting with subordinates.

Analyze the role of technological and labor specialization in achieving economies of scale.

Understand the relationship between production volume and total production cost.

Describe strategies firms can employ to achieve economies of scale.

Evaluate the impact of market structure on economies of scale and firm efficiency.

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Definitions:

Victor Vroom

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Charismatic Leadership

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Authentic Leadership

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