In: Operations Management
According to the text, the recession that began the financial struggle in Greece represents what force for change?
A.
Nature of the workforce
B.
Competition
C.
Economic shock
D.
Technology
E.
Social trends
Teams are a good fit in countries that score high in _____________________.
A.
uncertainty avoidance
B.
collectivism
C.
feminism
D.
power distance
E.
individualism
Which of the following is NOT a transactional leadership trait?
A.
Laissez-faire
B.
Management by exception (active)
C.
Contingent reward
D.
Intellectual stimulation
E.
Management by exception (passive)
Flexible benefits are consistent with what motivational theory?
A.
Expectancy theory
B.
Theory Y
C.
Equity theory
D.
Hierarchy of needs
E.
Goal-setting theory
Answer 1: Option C
Explanation: The recession the drove the financial struggle in Greece showed the economic change.
Answer 2: Option B
Explanation: The countries which score high in collectivism have high team involvement.
Answer 3: Option B
Explanation: Management by exception (active) is the management when the leader takes action proactively to prevent mistakes.
Answer 4: Option E
Explanation: Flexible benefits are consistent with Goal-setting theory which entails the action plan to motivate the person towards a goal.