Question

Jim is the daytime supervisor for an automobile assembly line. He supervises 45 workers who perform routine jobs that require minimal training. Which of the following statements would indicate that Jim is following the servant-leadership model of leadership? A. Jim seeks to develop leadership in others and focuses on objectives that surpass the immediate needs of the group.B. Jim sets goals, monitors progress toward goal achievement, and rewards and punishes people for their level of goal accomplishment.C. Jim refrains from engaging in self-serving behaviors that hurt others and focuses on increased service to others rather than to himself.D. Jim wants to develop a partnership with his team illustrated by reciprocal influence, mutual trust, respect and liking, and a sense of common fates.E. Jim likes to provide the guidance and support needed by employees and ties meaningful rewards to completion of objectives.

Answer 1

C. Jim refrains from engaging in self-serving behaviors that hurt others and focuses on increased service to others rather than to himself.

Step-by-step explanation:

The servant-leadership model of leadership is a type of leadership style whereby the main focus is service to others rather than service to attain power to manipulate others for selfish or personal gains.

A leader who follows the servant-leadership model of leadership, usually has the growth and development of others in mind, and is usually empathetic, has a listening ear, and is more persuasive rather than using force.

• The statement that indicates that Jim is following the servant-leadership model of leadership, is option C, "Jim refrains from engaging in self-serving behaviors that hurt others and focuses on increased service to others rather than to himself".