Principles of Management CLEP questions with correct answers

Directive Leadership Style Correct Answer-Tells employees exactly what to do and the process necessary to do the task. Supportive leadership style Correct Answer-relates to the employees, asks them questions, and gives them encouragement. Participative leadership style Correct Answer-when a manager involves employees in decision-making and values their input. Universality of managerial functions Correct Answer-states that managerial functions are the same no matter what level of manager you are. acceptance theory of authority Correct Answer-states that managers do not possess authority unless employees accept it. Autocratic supervision Correct Answer-uses pressure, control, and disciplinary threats to get people to work. programmed decisions Correct Answer-Decisions that are made when problems are repetitive and routine. nonprogrammed decisions Correct Answer-Decisions that require creative solutions to new, unfamiliar problems. formal channels of communication Co