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1) Under Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a Walmart employee who requires food stamps to make ends meet is probably not worried about:
a) Self- actualization
b) Safety
c) Physiological needs
d) Social
2) You discovered in your readings this week that research has shown that companies with lower ratios of engaged employees experience higher earnings per share compared with their competition.
a) True
b) False
3) A laissez-faire approach involves multiple group meetings to allow participation in decision making from employees.
a) True
b) False
4) Which of the following human needs is not part of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs
a) Self- actualization
b) Esteem
c) Psychological
d) Security
5) Which of the following is not considered an internal source for intrinsic motivation
a) Skill development and incompetency
b) Personal pride
c) Social status
d) Personal enjoyment and pleasure
6) You begin a new job working a Ajax inc.. On the first day, you report to your supervisor, Kathy. She provides you with a set of operating manuals that lay out your responsibilities and expectations. Kathy states she will do a assessment of your performance after 90 days and wishes you luck. What type of leadership style does Kathy demonstrate?
a) Democratic
b) Laissez-faire
c) Task-Centered
d) Autocratic
7) Research in education finds people with a fixed mindset define ability primarily by innate talent, whereas individuals with a growth mindset believe ability depends just as much on effort. When faced with a challenge, those with a growth mindset may feel greater control over their development compared to someone with a fixed mindset, who may feel unable to overcome their shortcomings. This insight can be used in business to improve:
a) Productivity
b) Motivation
c) Control
d) Revenue
8) A democratic approach strongly involves an employee team approach in the decision- making process.
a) True
b) False
9) What leadership trait recognizes innovation as valuable?
a) Desire to lead
b) Open mindness
c) Intelligence
d) Drive
10) Applying the situational leadership theory requires leaders to assess followers maturity level and adjust their leadership style accordingly. You have been assigned to lead a new department that is comprised of recent college graduates with little if any relevant job experience and no commitment (as yet) to the organization. For best results, what leadership style should you adopt?
a) Participating Approach
b) Selling approach
c) Delegating approach
d) Telling approach