MNG1502
ASSIGNMENT 3 FOR 2024
FEND TUTORIALS
, Started on Friday, 9 February 2024, 4:24 PM
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Completed on Friday, 9 February 2024, 4:34 PM
Time taken 9 mins 57 secs
Grade 9.00 out of 10.00 (90%)
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Sarah believes that if she provides her staff with a comfortable and friendly environment, the
employees will be self-motivated and will work hard voluntarily. According to this statement, Sarah
is a/an __________ manager.
a.
laissez-faire
b.
autocratic
c.
middle-of-the-road
d.
country-club
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Managers who adopt the country-club style of management place a great deal of emphasis on the
happiness and satisfaction of their employees. These managers show a high degree of concern for
their staff members, but very little concern for the task at hand – a fact that could lead to a decline in
production. Their belief is that if they provide staff with a comfortable and friendly environment, the
employees will be self-motivated and will work hard voluntarily.
Refer to page 89 of the study guide.
The correct answer is:
country-club
Question 2
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Which one of the following is an allowable weakness of the specialist role according to Belbin’s
team roles?
a.
The specialist lacks vision and reacts poorly to vague information or change.
b.
Specialists tend to focus too much on the technicalities of the task and will often overload other
members with information.
c.
Specialists can sometimes be overly optimistic and impulsive.
d.
Specialists are known as perfectionists, tend to worry unnecessarily and can be annoying to other
team members.
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Specialists tend to focus too much on the technicalities of the task and will often overload other
members with information.
Refer to page 111 of the study guide.
The correct answer is:
Specialists tend to focus too much on the technicalities of the task and will often overload other
members with information.
Question 3
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Leading and leadership are two distinct concepts. Which one of the following statements is true for
leadership?
a.
Leadership comprises various components such as motivation, conflict resolution, and
communication.
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ASSIGNMENT 3 FOR 2024
FEND TUTORIALS
, Started on Friday, 9 February 2024, 4:24 PM
State Finished
Completed on Friday, 9 February 2024, 4:34 PM
Time taken 9 mins 57 secs
Grade 9.00 out of 10.00 (90%)
Question 1
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Flag question
Question text
Sarah believes that if she provides her staff with a comfortable and friendly environment, the
employees will be self-motivated and will work hard voluntarily. According to this statement, Sarah
is a/an __________ manager.
a.
laissez-faire
b.
autocratic
c.
middle-of-the-road
d.
country-club
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
Managers who adopt the country-club style of management place a great deal of emphasis on the
happiness and satisfaction of their employees. These managers show a high degree of concern for
their staff members, but very little concern for the task at hand – a fact that could lead to a decline in
production. Their belief is that if they provide staff with a comfortable and friendly environment, the
employees will be self-motivated and will work hard voluntarily.
Refer to page 89 of the study guide.
The correct answer is:
country-club
Question 2
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
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, Flag question
Question text
Which one of the following is an allowable weakness of the specialist role according to Belbin’s
team roles?
a.
The specialist lacks vision and reacts poorly to vague information or change.
b.
Specialists tend to focus too much on the technicalities of the task and will often overload other
members with information.
c.
Specialists can sometimes be overly optimistic and impulsive.
d.
Specialists are known as perfectionists, tend to worry unnecessarily and can be annoying to other
team members.
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
Specialists tend to focus too much on the technicalities of the task and will often overload other
members with information.
Refer to page 111 of the study guide.
The correct answer is:
Specialists tend to focus too much on the technicalities of the task and will often overload other
members with information.
Question 3
Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00
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Question text
Leading and leadership are two distinct concepts. Which one of the following statements is true for
leadership?
a.
Leadership comprises various components such as motivation, conflict resolution, and
communication.
2|Page
