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bobypop

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The goal of work groups is ________.
 
  A) generating positive synergy
  B) improving collective performance
  C) inculcating a climate of trust
  D) sharing relevant information
  E) enhancing team efficacy

Question 2

Which of the following leadership theories argues that because of time pressures, leaders establish a special relationship with a small group of their subordinatesthe ingroup, who are trusted, get a disproportionate amount of the leader's
 
  attention, and are more likely to receive special privileges?
  A) situational leadership theory
  B) leader-member exchange
  C) path-goal
  D) expectancy
  E) Fiedler's theory


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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: D) A work group is a group that interacts primarily to share information and make decisions to help each member perform within his or her area of responsibility. They are characterized by neutral synergy, individual accountability, and the presence of random and varied skill sets.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) Leader-member exchange (LMX) theory proposes that, because of time pressures, leaders establish a special relationship with a small group of their followers. These individuals make up the ingroup. Members of the ingroup are trusted, get a disproportionate amount of the leader's attention, and are more likely to receive special privileges. Other followers fall into the out-group.



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