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Tirant22

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In a short essay discuss the stages of readiness from the situational leadership theory developed by Hersey and Blanchard. Give an example for each stage.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

When Alan was promoted to the head of the sales team at Mac Software Inc., he chose three of his closest friends in the team to form the core sales group with him. Which of the following predictions would be consistent with the LMX theory?
 
  A) Such an arrangement eventually becomes unstable.
  B) Job satisfaction is more likely to be higher for the team members who are not a part of the core group.
  C) Team members who are not a part of Alan's core group are actually far more competent than his friends who form the core team.
  D) There will be a higher turnover among team members who are not a part of the core group.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer:
a. R1  People are both unable and unwilling to take responsibility for doing something. They're neither competent nor confident. A person with no job skills and no desire to work falls into this state.
b. R2  People are unable but willing to do the necessary job tasks. They're motivated but currently lack the appropriate skills. This may be the teen in her first job.
c. R3  People are able but unwilling to do what the leader wants. The worker who claims Not in my job description is at this stage.
d. R4  People are both able and willing to do what is asked of them. These are the workers all supervisors seek  those who can and will do what is asked.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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