Question

can be described as high on _______________ if as a manager, he has always been driven by trying out new ideas, scheduling, directing group activities, and planning. For him, meeting deadlines is critical and he always gives explicit standards of performance. Select one: a. Transformation b. Delegating c. Consideration d. Participating e. Initiating structure

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is "e. Initiating structure.".

Explanation: According to behavioral theories:

The initiating structure: Refers to the measure by which the leader can define and structure his role and those of his subordinates, in the pursuit of achieving the goal. It includes behavior that tries to organize work, work relationships and goals. The leader who qualifies in the starting structure could be described as someone who "assigns particular tasks to the members of a group", "expects workers to maintain definitive performance standards" and emphasizes "meeting deadlines".