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Substantial delegation is most likely to occur when:
 
  A) work procedures are highly standardized
  B) the task is important for the work unit
  C) the manager is confident and secure
  D) subordinate jobs are highly interdependent

Question 2

What is the least important reason for delegating to subordinates?

Question 3

Decisions about what to delegate to a subordinate are most likely to be influenced by:
 
  A) how much the manager is overloaded with extra work
  B) how competent and trustworthy the subordinate is
  C) how long the subordinate has worked for the manager
  D) how much the subordinate wants the assignment

Question 4

Which of the following actions does not represent a significant form of delegation?
 
  A) Reduce the frequency of required progress reports.
  B) Assign a larger number of routine tasks.
  C) Increase authority to expend resources.
  D) Increase discretion about how the work is done.

Question 5

What is the best conclusion about the traits of managers?
 
  A) Some traits improve the chance of being effective, but their relative importance
  depends on the situation.
  B) A very intelligent leader will be effective in any situation.
  C) The trait approach fails to provide useful insights about the reasons for effective
  leadership.
  D) A leader who is weak on any key trait will not be effective.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

Saved me massive time.

Answer to Question 3

Right on time. Thanks a bunch.

Answer to Question 4

Props to you, cheers.

Answer to Question 5

A




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Reply 2 on: Jul 7, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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