According to Blake and Mouton, effective leaders are most likely to have:
A) a high concern for both the task and relationships
B) a moderate concern for the task, and a high concern for relationships
C) a moderate concern for both the task and relationships
D) a high concern for the task and a moderate concern for relationships
Question 2The creative strategy of ________ can be of great help to negotiators seeking creative negotiation
agreements.
This strategy involves people sharing individual ideas by written notes and
capitalizes on the fact that individuals are better at generating ideas than groups.
A) information pooling B) sequential bargaining
C) brainwriting D) reciprocal trade-offs
Question 3Women tend to show more autocratic leadership styles than men.
a. true
b. false
Question 4Which of the following is least likely to be an outcome of leader supporting behavior?
A) lower absenteeism and turnover by subordinates
B) reduced stress for the subordinates
C) better time management for the leader
D) more cooperative leader-subordinate relationships
Question 5Supportive leadership is most likely to result in what outcome for subordinates?
A) better performance by subordinates
B) better coordination among subordinates
C) stronger satisfaction with the leader
D) stronger organizational commitment
Question 63M implemented the Six Sigma process that focuses on specific events rather than system-wide causes of problems. This is a positive example of a learning organization.
a. true
b. false
Question 7While women currently make up 50 percent of the workforce, they currently hold 10 percent of the executive positions in the United States.
a. true
b. false
Question 8Groups tend not to make many proposals and explore options or alternatives in a systematic
fashion in negotiations. What problem does this exemplify?
A) Condorcet paradox B) Information pooling
C) Tunnel vision D) Nave realism