ENTC 4017 - Industrial Supervision Ch. 8 Quiz

ENTC 4017 - Industrial Supervision Ch. 8 Quizleader characteristics. - correct answer In choosing a leadership style, one needs to consider values, level of confidence in employees, and tolerance for ambiguity. These attributes describe: authoritarian - correct answer People who want a lot of direction will most likely welcome _____ leadership. enough time is available. - correct answer A manager should use a relatively democratic leadership style only when: Directive - correct answer _____ behavior involves telling followers what to do and how they are to do it. Life cycle theory of leadership - correct answer According to which theory should leaders adjust the degree of task and relationship behavior in response to the growing maturity of their followers? A supervisor should treat employees in a way that reflects his/her role as a part of management. - correct answer Which of the following statements is true of a supervisor's relationship with his/her employees? A leader focuses on initiating ideas and getting them started. - correct answer Which of the following is true about managers and/or leaders? laissez-faire - correct answer Employees who are eager to assume responsibility will most likely appreciate _____ leadership. Knowledge and experience - correct answer Which of the following is a subordinate characteristic in choosing a leadership style?