A manager at a company never approves their subordinates’ requests for time off. They also force the team to maintain a very high standard of productivity. The employees are unable to express their difficulties because the manager is more concerned about production than about them. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is the manager using in this scenario?

A manager at a company makes unrealistic promises to clients. Instead of being concerned about how employees are going to manage their time to meet deadlines, the manager reprimands them for low productivity. They are only concerned about the delivery of products on time. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is the manager using in this scenario?

The vice president of a private bank promotes a stress-free work environment and is concerned about employees’ well-being. They are friendly and approachable and do not place much importance on performance as long as deadlines are met. As a result, the employees feel very comfortable at work. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is the vice president using in this scenario?

At the peak of their career a tennis champion wants to launch their own sports shoe brand. In the context of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, this scenario best illustrates tennis champion’s:

McClelland stated in his theory that:

A software engineer has accepted a project for developing an easy-buy application for cell phones. The project had a stringent deadline that other engineers deemed impossible to complete. With proper planning and motivation, the engineer was able to develop the application on time. Their accomplishment was rewarded with a pay increment. In this scenario, the engineer was awarded a(n):

The great person theory holds that leaders

A facilities manager at a company imposes rigid rules on their subordinates to get work done. They advocate strict obedience to authority. However, they do not pay much attention to their subordinates’ concerns. In the context of the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, which of the following leadership styles is the manager using in this scenario?

In the context of motivation, identify a difference between lower-order needs and higher-order needs.

A home appliance store sends all its customers a letter via post that confirms the commencement of a lucky draw competition sponsored by the company. By creating a message for its customers, the store is engaging in: