What is a situational style of leadership?

Which of the following theories of leadership is based on situational variables?

a. attribution theory

b. trait theories

c. charismatic leadership theory

d. path-goal theory

e. behavioral theories

According to the Leadership Grid system, the most effective leadership style is ______. (Choose the correct answer)

A. Balance and compromise for fairness

B. Interdependence through a common stake

C. Prescribe and guide

D. Maintain status quo for stability

As the leader of a workgroup, you have confidence in your group members’ ability to attain high standards and you emphasize excellence. According to the path-goal theory, you would choose which type of leader behavior?

a. supportive leadership
b. achievement-oriented leadership
c. directive leadership
d. transformational leadership

What is a directive leadership style (groups)?

Which of the following statements is true of leadership styles?

a) No single leadership style is best for every firm in every situation.

b) The best leadership style is dependent on employee feedback.

c) A free-rein style of leadership is the most effective form of leadership.

d) A democratic style of leadership is the best form of leadership.

A manager who is a transactional leader is?

What is the difference between a manager and a leader?

How is job satisfaction believed to be related to organizational citizenship behaviors?

You are a cashier at a clothing store. Your manager tells you she must go out of town for the weekend, and that you will be in charge of the store while she is away, but you will not receive extra pay. She says if anyone asks to speak to a manager to say you are the manager. Is it ethical to tell customers that you are the manager, even if you are a substitute manager? Discuss what you would do in this situation and why.

The market for pizza has the following demand and supply schedules:

$$\begin{array}{c c c} \text{ Price } & \text{ Quantity Demanded } & \text{ Quantity Supplied } \\ \hline \$4 & 135 \text{ pizzas } & 26 \text{ pizzas } \\ 5 & 104 & 53 \\ 6 & 81 & 81 \\ 7 & 68 & 98 \\ 8 & 53 & 110 \\ 9 & 39 & 121 \end{array}$$

a. Graph the demand and supply curves. What is the equilibrium price and quantity in this market?

b. If the actual price in this market were above the equilibrium price, what would drive the market toward the equilibrium?

c. If the actual price in this market were below the equilibrium price, what would drive the market toward the equilibrium?

What might be the cause of a patient experiencing both vomiting and diarrhea?

Compare the column for a marginal product with the column for marginal cost. Explain the relationship.

Finish the following sentence.

The wage rate increases in a purely competitive industry. This change will result in a(n) __________.

A) Decrease in average total cost for a firm in the industry

B) Decrease in average variable cost for a firm in the industry

C) Increase in the marginal cost curve for a firm in the industry

D) Increase in the short-run supply curve for a firm in the industry