Decisions about what to delegate to a subordinate are most likely to be influenced by:

Decisions about what to delegate to a subordinate are most likely to be influenced by:
 
  A) how much the manager is overloaded with extra work
  B) how competent and trustworthy the subordinate is
  C) how long the subordinate has worked for the manager
  D) how much the subordinate wants the assignment

Question 2

Which of the following actions does not represent a significant form of delegation?
 
  A) Reduce the frequency of required progress reports.
  B) Assign a larger number of routine tasks.
  C) Increase authority to expend resources.
  D) Increase discretion about how the work is done.

Question 3

What is the best conclusion about the traits of managers?
 
  A) Some traits improve the chance of being effective, but their relative importance
  depends on the situation.
  B) A very intelligent leader will be effective in any situation.
  C) The trait approach fails to provide useful insights about the reasons for effective
  leadership.
  D) A leader who is weak on any key trait will not be effective.

Question 4

What is the most important motive for predicting who will seek leadership positions?
 
  A) power B) esteem C) achieveme
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  D) affiliation

Question 5

Which pattern of traits (from strongest to weakest) is best for managers in organizations?
 
  A) achievement, affiliation, power B) power, achievement, affiliation
  C) achievement, power, affiliation D) power, affiliation, achievement

Question 6

Effective managers are least likely to have which of the following traits?
 
  A) achievement orientation B) internal locus of control orientation
  C) emotional maturity D) high need for affiliation