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 transactional model of leadership?

Question

A. Jim's leadership skills are most effective when applied to match the characteristics of the situation at hand.
B. Jim wants to develop a partnership with his team illustrated by reciprocal influence, mutual trust, respect and liking, and a sense of common fates.
C. Jim likes to provide the guidance and support needed by employees and ties meaningful rewards to completion of objectives.
D. Jim sets goals, monitors progress toward goal achievement, and rewards and punishes people for their level of goal accomplishment.
E. Jim has a certain idea about how he should behave as a leader and what he should do for his team of workers.

Answer 1

Answer: D