The path-goal theory proposes that a directive behavior will be most effective in all of the following circumstances, except:

a. Where the demands of the task are ambiguous.
b. Where procedures are clear.
c. Where rules are unclear.
d. Where employees are somewhat dogmatic.


b. Where procedures are clear.

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Ryan and Peter share profits in the ratio 3:2. They have decided to liquidate the partnership. The furniture and the equipment were sold at a cumulative loss of $4000. The accounts receivable were collected in full and the other assets were written off as worthless. The accounts payable and other liabilities were paid off at book value. The firm's accountant distributed the remaining cash between Ryan and Peter equally. However, Peter initiated a lawsuit claiming that his share was greater than Ryan's. How much should Peter have received?

The balance sheet of Ryan and Peter's partnership as of December 31, 2018, is given below.

A) $20,500
B) $19,200
C) $21,800
D) $23,200

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According to integrated social contracts theory, antidiscrimination laws would be an example of ______.

A. hypernorms B. microsocial contracts C. macrosocial contracts D. moral free space

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Explain the "Front Page" test

What will be an ideal response?

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Ben's Food Store is in a quandary. The company can't decide whether to organize its company around its product lines (baking, cereal, snacks, soda) or around the geographical regions it serves (e.g. Asia, U.S., Latin America, Europe. This predicament facing Ben's focuses directly on which management concept?

a. Culture b. Leadership c. Structure d. Strategy

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