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Q19. The descriptive research found that a network of contacts and cooperative relationships is especially important to:    a. motivate subordinates    b. implement change    c. improve time management    d. identify quality problems in the work Q20. Research on managerial activities found that managers typically spend the most time:    a. in their office    b. with subordinates    c. reading and writing reports, memos, and correspondence    d. in informal meetings Q21. Which of the following was provided as a guideline for monitoring?    a. measure outcomes rather than wasting time trying to assess the causal processes    b. develop independent sources of information about the performance of the work unit    c. use prior performance as the primary basis for assessing current performance    d. conduct progress review meetings more often for complex, unstructured tasks that take a long time to complete Q22. Which results were found in the early Michigan leadership studies?    a. effective supervisors spent much of their time working on the task with subordinates    b. effective supervisors used close supervision to insure the work was done correctly    c. effective supervisors were careful not to get too friendly with their subordinates    d. effective supervisors devoted more time to managerial functions such as planning, coordinating, and work facilitation Q23. Which of the following is least likely to be an outcome of leader supporting behavior?    a. better time management for the leader    b. reduced stress for the subordinates    c. more cooperative leader-subordinate relationships    d. lower absenteeism and turnover by subordinates Q24. According to Blake and Mouton, effective leaders are most likely to:    a. have a high concern for the task and a moderate concern for relationships    b. have a moderate concern for the task, and a high concern for relationships    c. have a moderate concern for both the task and relationships    d. have a high concern for both the task and relationships Q25. Which is not a method for developing behavior taxonomies?    a. distributive aggregation    b. judgmental classification    c. factor analysis    d. theoretical-deductive approach

Explanation / Answer

19. Implement change

20. Reading and writing reports, memos, and correspondence

Managers are spending most of the time in reading and writing reports, memos, and correspondence

21.Develop independent sources of information about the performance of the work unit

It is a part of guideline for monitoring

22.Effective supervisors spent much of their time working on the task with subordinates

As per Michigan leadership studies an effective supervisor spent much of their time working on the task with subordinates

23. Better time management for the leader

It is the least likely to be an outcome of leader supporting behavior.

24.Have a high concern for both the task and relationships

An effective leader should have high concern for both task and relationships so that it can be followed and respected by his team.

25. Distributive aggregation

It is not a method to develop behavioral taxonomy