Questions and Answers of Supervisory Management

What contemporary organization form would be the easiest to implement in a traditional functional organization?
After scoring your inventory, break into groups of three to five and discuss your profiles. To what extent are they similar? Different? Are any of the areas dominant in the group? Underrepresented?
Generalize about the kinds of supervisory jobs that might call for:a. High technical skillb. High human relations skillc. High conceptual skill
Are your answers on this inventory consistent with the type of management job that you have in mind? If there are inconsistencies, what do they mean?
Meet in groups of six or seven people. Make a diagnosis of what the problem is, and identify the critical issues involved. Select one member of your team to present what the team thinks Wheat should
What are the elements of goal-setting theory? Explain.
Can you identify any transformational leaders from your own experience or reading? Please list the reasons why you placed them in the category of transformational leader. If you cannot identify
Can you identify any adaptive leaders based on your experiences or other readings? Under what circumstances will an adaptive leader be most effective? Why?
What traits or characteristics regarding servant leadership appeal to you the most?
Of the various leadership approaches discussed in the chapter, which one would you most prefer your boss to use in working with you and your group? Explain your reasons.
Is change as pervasive as the authors claim? Explain.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of meetings?
1. Given the results of the employee survey, identify a list of alternatives to address the employees’ concerns. Consider the costs and benefits of each one.2. Which alternatives would you
Do you believe that management and unions must always be on opposite sides of the productivity issue? Why or why not?
Do you believe that union power will increase or decrease in the future? Why?

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