According the Path-Goal Theory, the leader must motivate followers by:
a. strengthening the links among effort, performance, and outcomes
b. encouraging them to do their best
c. encouraging employee centered goals
d. being both a supportive and a task-oriented leader who focuses on followers
Question 2Family members who don't work in the family business
A. can help reduce the frequency of conflict but not the extent
B. can help reduce the extent of conflict but not the frequency
C. can help reduce both the frequency and extent of conflict
D. can do nothing to reduce the frequency or extent of conflict because they are not familiar with the business
Question 3Warren Bennis suggests three factors underlie the emergence of OD, including the _____.
a. need for organizational decision making, policy making, and training
b. need for new forms, focus on cultural change, and increase in social awareness
c. need for management development
d. need for new goals, new values, and new ideas
e. answers a and d
Question 4A car salesman focusing on getting the best value and price for the customer is using the distributive strategy.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Role conflict can occur when team members disagree as to what their individual contributions and work responsibilities are.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6Give some examples of personal and interpersonal escalation of commitment dilemmas. What are the
psychological reasons for the escalation of commitment phenomena?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 7Effective leader development programs require all of the following factors except:
a. individual commitment to growth
b. organizational commitment and resources
c. fit between person and organization
d. opportunities for practice
Question 8Which motivation theory is one of the concepts included in Path-Goal Theory?
a. Maslow's need hierarchy
b. Goal setting
c. Expectancy theory
d. ARG theory
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