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What is the primary benefit of utilizing a participatory style in goal-setting?
What is the primary benefit of utilizing a participatory style in goal-setting?
- It allows managers to dominate the discussion.
- It leads to more complex goals.
- It reduces the time spent on discussions.
- It increases employees' commitment to achieve their goals. (correct)
What approach should be taken when monitoring performance and providing feedback?
What approach should be taken when monitoring performance and providing feedback?
- Only the manager should provide feedback without discussion.
- Both parties should be open and make adjustments as needed. (correct)
- Feedback should be given only at the end of the project.
- The employee should monitor themselves without the manager's input.
In a delegating management style, what aspect is primarily left to the employee?
In a delegating management style, what aspect is primarily left to the employee?
- How to accomplish the tasks. (correct)
- The final review of the project.
- Establishing the overall goals.
- The timeline for delivering results.
What can be a common cause for failures in delegation?
What can be a common cause for failures in delegation?
What is the role of the manager in the decision-making process when using a collaborative approach?
What is the role of the manager in the decision-making process when using a collaborative approach?
What type of communication is seen in a delegating style when assigning tasks?
What type of communication is seen in a delegating style when assigning tasks?
What does 'reverse delegation' refer to in a management context?
What does 'reverse delegation' refer to in a management context?
What factor determines how much monitoring a manager will conduct?
What factor determines how much monitoring a manager will conduct?
What is a defining characteristic of the directing management style?
What is a defining characteristic of the directing management style?
How do managers in the discussing style communicate?
How do managers in the discussing style communicate?
What role does feedback play in the directing management style?
What role does feedback play in the directing management style?
What is a primary goal-setting feature in the directing style?
What is a primary goal-setting feature in the directing style?
Which management style is focused on discussing ideas and encouraging employee input?
Which management style is focused on discussing ideas and encouraging employee input?
In the directing style, what kind of decisions are typically made?
In the directing style, what kind of decisions are typically made?
Which statement best describes the monitoring performance aspect of the directing style?
Which statement best describes the monitoring performance aspect of the directing style?
What is an important skill for managers using the directing style?
What is an important skill for managers using the directing style?
Study Notes
Directing Style
- Manager dictates tasks, methods, and deadlines.
- Communication is one-way; manager provides detailed instructions. Feedback focuses on understanding instructions.
- Manager sets specific, short-term goals.
- Manager makes all decisions.
- Manager establishes control points and provides frequent, directive feedback.
Discussing Style
- Manager facilitates discussion of business issues.
- Two-way communication; manager actively listens and asks questions.
- Goals are collaboratively established.
- Decisions are made collaboratively; manager and employee actively participate.
- Manager and employee jointly monitor performance and discuss necessary actions.
Delegating Style
- Manager explains desired outcome and deadline, allowing employee to determine methods.
- Communication can be one-way (for simple tasks) or two-way (for complex ones), with additional communication for progress reviews.
- Goals may be set by the manager or collaboratively. Clear deliverables are crucial.
- Employee makes decisions on how to accomplish the task. Managers avoid "reverse delegation."
- Manager determines the level of monitoring needed and employee provides feedback on their own.
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This quiz explores three distinct management styles: Directing, Discussing, and Delegating. Each style is characterized by different approaches to communication, goal setting, and decision-making. Test your knowledge on how these styles impact team dynamics and performance.
