Business Management - Study Mode
[#546] When the supervisor commands subordinates and has close supervision is called ______.
Correct Answer
(B) autocratic
Explanation
Solution: When the supervisor commands subordinates and has close supervision is called autocratic. This an extreme form of dominant leadership. Autocratic leaders make all the decisions and they make it alone. They don’t need to consider anyone’s opinions or ask for advice. They only command. This form of leadership is best in crisis situations, but it can be highly demoralizing for the followers.
[#547] Praise, recognition and power are_______.
Correct Answer
(A) intrinsic motivation
Explanation
Solution: Praise, recognition and power are intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is by nature hard to influence from the outside. However, it’s possible, and it’s not rocket science. Research found that people are happier when they share the values of their peer group. Therefore, the key to making your employees’ work more enjoyable is enabling them to identify with the company’s shared values and goals. It’s within a leader’s circle of influence to give your organization a personality employees can identify with and hire people who share your values.
[#548] Leadership theory explain the leadership styles available to leaders is
Correct Answer
(A) Followers theory
Explanation
Solution: Leadership theory explain the leadership styles available to leaders is Followers theory. According to this leader-follower theory followers may from groups and the followers' groups naturally have their own characteristics and needs. According to the characteristics and nature of followers' groups needs are ascertained.
[#549] X and Y theory was introduced by_______.
Correct Answer
(A) Mc gregor
Explanation
Solution: X and Y theory was introduced by Mc gregor. Theory X and Theory Y were first explained by McGregor in his book, "The Human Side of Enterprise," and they refer to two styles of management – authoritarian (Theory X) and participative (Theory Y).
[#550] Leadership theory which explains that a leader is strongly affected by the situation in which he works is
Correct Answer
(C) Situational theory
Explanation
Solution: Leadership theory which explains that a leader is strongly affected by the situation in which he works is Situational theory. The situational leadership theory refers to those leaders who adopt different leadership styles according to the situation and the development level of their team members. It is an effective way of leadership because it adapts to the team's needs and sets a beneficial balance for the whole organization.