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A project requiring innovative solutions and diverse perspectives would likely benefit from which management style?
A project requiring innovative solutions and diverse perspectives would likely benefit from which management style?
- Directive, to instruct employees with precise guidelines.
- Laissez-faire, to encourage idea generation and team input. (correct)
- Autocratic, to maintain strict control and direction.
- Authoritative, to set clear expectations and monitor performance closely.
In a rapidly approaching deadline scenario, which management style is most appropriate?
In a rapidly approaching deadline scenario, which management style is most appropriate?
- Autocratic, to ensure quick decision-making and efficient execution. (correct)
- Laissez-faire, to empower employees to manage their tasks.
- Delegative, to assign tasks based on expertise
- Participative, to gather input and build consensus.
When managing a team of highly experienced software engineers, which leadership style is most likely to be effective?
When managing a team of highly experienced software engineers, which leadership style is most likely to be effective?
- A transactional style, rewarding engineers for meeting specific performance goals.
- An autocratic style, providing detailed instructions and close supervision.
- A participative style, involving the engineers in decision-making but retaining final authority.
- A laissez-faire style, allowing the engineers autonomy and trusting their expertise. (correct)
A manager with a strong preference for structured environments and clear hierarchies is most likely to adopt which management style?
A manager with a strong preference for structured environments and clear hierarchies is most likely to adopt which management style?
How would a manager adapt their style when transitioning from overseeing routine tasks to managing a project focused on groundbreaking innovation?
How would a manager adapt their style when transitioning from overseeing routine tasks to managing a project focused on groundbreaking innovation?
Flashcards
Task Importance
Task Importance
The more important the task, the more a manager will want to control it.
Time Constraints
Time Constraints
When time is limited, managers often adopt a more directive style.
Employee Experience
Employee Experience
Less experienced staff may need more direct instruction.
Employee Experience
Employee Experience
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Manager Preference
Manager Preference
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Study Notes
- The nature of a task impacts the choice of management style, straightforward and vital tasks necessitate more control.
- Creative tasks benefit from idea generation and team input, aligning with a laissez-faire approach.
Considerations of Time
- Approaching deadlines may require autocratic management.
- Extended timeframes may suit a participative style.
Employee Experience
- Inexperienced employees may need more instruction via an autocratic approach.
- Highly experienced employees can be trusted for their opinions or left to make their own decisions with a laissez-faire style.
Manager Preference
- Managers often adopt a style that aligns with their personality, beliefs, skills, or values when other variables are absent.
- Controlling personalities may prefer autocratic styles; social and team-focused personalities might favor participative ones.
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Description
Different tasks need different management styles. Straightforward tasks may need more control, but creative tasks may benefit from a laissez-faire approach. Manager preferences, time constraints, and employee experience also affect the choice of management style.
