Represents act of participation in proceeding

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1. Which of the following represents an act of participation in a proceeding?

implementing affirmative action measures

retaliating against a whistleblower

expressing dissatisfaction over employment casually

removing a whistleblower from employment

testifying in an investigation

2. You are the executive director of the local animal humane society. A staff member you supervise has been working at the society for about one year. At the annual performance evaluation review, you share that you are pleased to see the employee has mastered both the basic and more difficult tasks of the job. You notice, however, that this employee still lacks the confidence and motivation to take on new tasks. Based on the Situational Leadership Approach, which leadership style should you exhibit?

A. delegating

B. supporting

C. coaching

D. directing

3. Jocelyn is struggling to grasp the process of a new job you have given her. She states she understands the outcome of the project, but not how to start the project. She seems miserable and uninterested in trying to start the project. Which alternative represents the most effective leadership style you should use with Jocelyn?

A. discuss the initial steps and ask her for input on alternative ways she could get started

B. specify what she must do to complete the tasks and let her get started

C. define the steps necessary to complete the assigned tasks and monitor her performance frequently

D. let her know she just needs to get started now

4. Which of the following is considered a strength of the situational approach?

A. its extensive use in leadership training and development

B. its strong theoretical underpinnings

C. its detailed conceptualizations of developmental levels

D. its applicability to large groups of followers

5. Jarvis, a manager at Carmile Inc., is rigid with his employees and does not allow them to voice their opinions or criticisms about their superiors. On the other hand, Michelle, another manager at the same firm, encourages her subordinates to communicate with her openly. Which of the following statements uses basic rights to argue in favor of Michelle's practice over that of Jarvis's?

It enhances the chances of more employees being promoted.

It reduces the possibility of any whistle blowers in the company.

It enables Michelle to keep a tab on the grapevine communication in the company.

It curbs the privacy and confidential requirements of an employee.

It engages the employees in expressing constructive criticisms and opinions.

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