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In the
Situational LeadershipÒ Model, the leadership style that is best
when followers are able, willing, and confident to perform their tasks (i.e.,
they are at the highest level of follower readiness) is ____.
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a.
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delegating
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b.
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selling
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c.
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telling
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d.
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participating
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ANS: A
72. Steve
supervises the work of a team of relatively inexperienced design engineers who
are required to develop production specifications from rough plans drawn up by
the product development group. This is complicated and challenging work that
requires considerable creativity and expertise in order to maximize both
product quality and efficiency in the production process. Steve is the team
leader because he has the most experience and is the most knowledgeable member
of the team. The team has just been assigned a new project. The team members
are willing and enthusiastic. But, they are not very sure about the most
appropriate way to proceed with the design. Under these circumstances, The
Situational LeadershipÒ Model recommends that Steve use a ____
leadership style.
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a.
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participating
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b.
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delegating
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c.
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telling
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d.
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selling
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ANS: D
73. Molly
supervises the work of a team of design engineers who are required to develop
production specifications from rough plans drawn up by the product development
group. This is complicated and challenging work that requires considerable
creativity and expertise in order to maximize both product quality and
efficiency in the production process. Molly is the team leader because she has
the most experience and is the most knowledgeable member of the team. The team
has just been assigned a new project. Team members are enthusiastic about the
challenge involved. But, they are not completely certain that they have the
necessary expertise required. Molly knows that every member of the team is
capable of producing excellent designs on this project, and that they just lack
confidence in their abilities. Under these circumstances, The Situational
LeadershipÒ Model probably recommends that Molly use a ____ leadership
style.
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a.
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participating
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b.
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delegating
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c.
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selling
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d.
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telling
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