Author Question: Conflict that occurs between the Air Force and the Army over who should provide tactical air support ... (Read 83 times)

Zoey63294 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Conflict that occurs between the Air Force and the Army over who should provide tactical air support is an example of _____.

a. structural imbalance
b. dominating behavior
c. perceived power imbalance between groups
d. healthy suboptimization
e. intergroup competition

Question 2

Discuss the significance of direct supervision.

What will be an ideal response?

Pswine · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

Direct supervision allows managers to shape and influence the behavior of subordinates as they work face to face in the pursuit of a company's goals. Direct supervision is a vital method of control because managers can continually question, probe, and consult with subordinates about problems or new issues they are facing to get a better understanding of the situation. It also ensures that subordinates are performing their work effectively and not hiding any information that could cause problems down the line. Personal control also creates greater opportunity for on-the-job task learning to occur and competences to develop, as well as greater opportunities to prevent free-riding or shirking. Moreover, when managers personally supervise subordinates, they lead by example and in this way can help subordinates develop and increase their personal management skills.