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5. If Carol Reece is a charismatic leader, which of the following characteristics is she most likely to possess?

An external locus of control A sensitivity to environmental constraints and follower needs A strong need to be in control A fear of taking risks 6. According to the Ohio State studies, which of the following dimensions of leader behavior refers to the extent to which a leader is likely to define and structure his or her role and the roles of group members to meet goals?

Consideration structure Intelligence structure Initiating structure Psychological structure 7. On Monday, Jim’s Taco Shop identified a problem with tainted ground beef that was used to make tacos and nacho platters for its lunch customers. If the staff at Jim’s did not identify the problem until after the lunch rush, what type of control would this demonstrate?

Feedforward control Concurrent control Proactive control Feedback control 8. The ________ determines the number of levels and managers in an organization. chain of command span of control unity of command delegation of authority 9. During benchmarking, an organization can compare its processes and products to competitors in its own industry and to noncompetitors outside the industry. What is a main benefit of comparing a firm’s performance against an organization it does not consider a competitor?

A noncompetitor may allow an organization to see its practices more readily than a competitor in the same industry.