Business 103 - CH14, 15

Identify the rules for effective delegation. (Select all that apply.)

- Leaders should know the aptitudes and interests of their employees. - Leaders should share power with employees. - Leaders should develop employees through delegation.

Identify the true statement about people high in conscientiousness according to a meta-analysis of studies on personalities and leadership.

They are achievement oriented, responsible, and scrupulous.

True or false: Style of interpersonal relations is determined by how individuals are raised.

True

People who dislike control and restricted freedom are ______.

individualists

In the context of management processes or functions, the organizing (O) function __________.

involves aligning structure, people, and resources to achieve goals

To become an effective leader, an individual should be low in ______.

neuroticism

If an individual is working at a different level of responsibility for an interim period of time to know if he or she can perform the job effectively or not, he or she is seeking ______ method for a vital shift.

new-job tryout

Top managers are responsible for ______.

overall direction of organizations

In terms of the perception of responsibility, people who prefer to avoid disappointing their colleagues are ______.

participatives

People who prefer to grow through human interaction are called ______.

participatives

According to Gordon Allport, among the three levels of strength of personality, _____ work more on the periphery of people's personality.

secondary traits

One of the attributes of effective leaders is that they ______.

select and develop the right individuals for the right assignments

Individualists find comfort in being ______.

separate people

An individual assisting another person in a role for a designated time period, which gives the individual chances to ask questions and an experience of the job position without getting into it, is known as _____.

shadowing

For individualists, the best way to grow in a work setting is ______.

through self-analysis

In the external environment, an organization is officially represented by ______.

top managers

According to John Holland, realistic people prefer ______.

working outdoors

Identify the skills required in a successful manager. (Select all that apply.)

- Ability to work for long hours - Good oral and written communication skills - Ability to be effective at human relations skills

Identify the strengths of participatives. (Select all that apply.)

- Encourage other members. - Counsel others members. - Know about others' needs.

Identify a personality trait that is influenced more by environment than heredity.

Conscientiousness

Identify a true statement about participatives.

Discussion and agreement with others are the basis of action for them.

True or false: According to philosopher Tom Morris, unemployment is just an economic problem.

False

True or false: Holding an employee accountable is the first step for effective delegation.

False

True or false: Traditionals don't expect work rules from their leaders.

False

Who among the following spend a large portion of their time coordinating, facilitating, and supporting their subordinates?

First-line managers

According to psychologists Howard Gardner and Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi, which of the following terms is defined as work that exhibits a high level of expertise and application for the benefit of the wider world?

Good work

Which of the following has an adverse effect on participatives?

Impersonal relationships

Who among the following prefer assignments that give maximum freedom to them?

Individualists

Which of the following is a high-stress activity for realistic people?

Making a speech

Who among the following are liable to execute the policies and plans created by top managers?

Middle managers

Which of the following traits has the least chance of being replicated across societies?

Openness to experience

Match the following styles of interpersonal relations to their respective identities in history.

Participative --> Eleanor Roosevelt Individualistic --> Joan of Arc Traditional --> Queen Victoria

______ favor a democratic form of government.

Participatives

According to studies of boys' gangs, the social role that involves negotiating with rival gangs is that of ______.

advocates

According to the Big Five personality traits, people high in neuroticism tend to be ______.

anxious, emotional, and worrying

According to Gordon Allport, the core identity of an individual is formed by his or her _____.

cardinal disposition

Individualists contribute to adding balance, flexibility, and overall effectiveness to an organization by ______.

concentrating on the present

In an organizational set up, participatives avoid ______.

confrontation

According to the Big Five personality traits, an individual who is careful, reliable, and punctual is high in the ______ personality trait.

conscientiousness

Effective leaders develop employees by using the multiplication key. Here, the multiplication key refers to the ability to ______.

delegate

Employees' knowledge, skills, and attitudes can be improved when a leader ______.

delegates meaningful and challenging tasks

One of the most significant leadership skills is ______.

effective task assignment

By delegating work to employees, leaders ______.

get time to complete other important responsibilities

In terms of goals desired, participatives give importance to ______.

group consensus

According to studies of boys' gangs, a leader in a group of young people ______.

has characteristics like courage, physical strength, and intellectual ability

Identify the guidelines to be followed by a leader to meet the needs of traditional employees. (Select all that apply.)

- Provide monetary rewards for good performance. - Use an action plan to communicate goals and objectives. - Prioritize duties with clear rules and descriptions.

Why do leaders fail to delegate? (Select all that apply.)

- They lack confidence in their employees. - They do not know how to delegate.

According to studies of boys' gangs, who among the following is best described as an individual who is younger, physically disabled, or otherwise different from other members of the group in a way that they consider inferior?

A mascot

Which of the following explains if an employee wants to do the assigned work?

Attitude

Which of the following is true of an employee's career progression toward the management levels?

It is mostly likely to result in a culture shock.

What is the role of front-line managers in an organization?

They coordinate and support the activities of operating employees.

Which of the following characteristics is true of people high in openness to experience according to a meta-analysis of studies on personalities and leadership?

They tend to be insightful, creative, and curious.

Match the following style of interpersonal relations to their respective social orientations.

Traditional --> Interests of the group or organization Participative --> Emphasis on human relations Individualistic --> Separating the self from others

Match the following types of people to their preferred basis of action.

Traditionals --> Direction from authorities Participatives --> Discussion and agreement with others Individualists --> Direction from within

Middle managers in an organization are responsible for ______.

coordinating and monitoring the activities of lower-level managers

High openness to experience, one of the Big Five personality traits, supports ______.

creativity

The best indicator to check the ability of an individual to do a particular work at the required level is the ______.

current work samples of the individual

The major reason for communication failure at work is ______.

personality conflict

Differences in interpersonal styles and personal temperaments lead to ______ ______.

personality, conflicts

The collection of central ideas and attitudes about oneself is referred to one's ______.

self-concept

The desired form of control for participatives are ______.

social ties

Traditionalists assign first responsibility to ______.

superordinate powers

In the context of different styles of interpersonal relations, the leadership style of Moses, the foremost individual in Jewish history, illustrated ______ behavior.

traditional

People who prefer structure and hierarchy in an organization are called ______.

traditionalists

According to the different styles of interpersonal relations, people who avoid deviation from authoritative direction are ______.

traditionals

The absence of organizational planning takes a heavy toll on ______.

traditionals

Individuals who are aware of their self-concept ______.

usually explain their actions in a word or phrase

Leaders end up assigning work repeatedly to those employees who complete their work on time. This practice ______.

wastes the abilities of underworked employees