Reference no: EM133330226
Assignment:
Organizational Behavior
In a conversation with Adam, the new production manager, he tells you, "I know that soon there will be a conflict between us and the marketing people. Let me tell you, I don't mind it; actually I think conflict is necessary because it makes us and them think of new ways to make our operation both more effective and efficient. Of course, I'm sure that any conflict will be resolved to the satisfaction of all of us and that way we all agree with the solution. They and us are going to be equal partners in resolving any conflicts and I would like to see that every member of production and marketing agrees with whatever agreement we come up with. Anyway, I should tell you, I trust them."
1. From Adam's statements one should conclude that Adam would use the ___ style in resolving any conflict that arises with marketing.
A. Accommodating
B. Collaboration
C. Forcing
D. Compromising
E. Avoiding
2. A new department is formed at work. You are designated as the supervisor. Are you the leader?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Depends on whether you can get the people to obey your orders.
D. Depends on whether people want to do what you ask and will follow.
3. Which one of the following statements is false?
A. In the maturity stage, groups may be confronted with new tasks.
B. Groups may fail when changes in the group's environment occur.
C. Group development is most often a stable, non-dynamic process.
D. Failure in group development may occur at any stage.
4. Barbara is trying to be promoted to a management position at Woodland Power Company. She has been following the career of Mary who has held a management position for about five years. Barbara admires Mary and believes that if she observes Mary and tries to emulate her style then it will help her in being promoted to management. In this situation Barbara views Mary as having ___ power.
A. Legitimate
B. Expert
C. Referent
D. Reward
5. A manager who is determining to what extent jobs should be specialized in her organization is determining ___.
A. division of labor
B. departmentalization
C. span of control
D. delegation of authority