Jean-Claude is thrilled to have been hired at The Reality Network as an assistant producer. He has always wanted to work in television, and the reality show he gets to work on, Find Your Voice, is one he has followed closely for years as a fan. The show’s host, Terrence, is someone he admires and respects, based on how kindly and gently he treats the guests on the show. Once he arrives on set to start work, however, Jean-Claude is dismayed to learn that Terrence is an egotistical, rude, and selfish person. His on-screen persona is the complete opposite of his true self. After only two weeks on the job, Jean-Claude quits, disillusioned. Which of the following best describes what Jean-Claude experienced?
Multiple Choice
A. reality shock
B. subculture shock
C. anticipatory anxiety
D. organizational instability
E. understanding and adaptation
Chang is the art director at Idlewild Graphic Design. The firm recently acquired a new client, Palomino Film Productions. They are designing a logo, ad campaign, posters, and other materials for the client. Chang meets with his entire design team, and together they hash out ideas for the visual approach they should take on the project. Designers bring prototypes and everyone votes on them. Chang’s leadership style is
Multiple Choice
A. consultative.
B. democratic.
C. facilitative
D. autocratic.
E. delegative.
The correct answer is option a :reality shock
Reality shock happens to an employee when his expectations differ significantly prior to and after joining the organization.In this case,Jean-claude's expectations were not met by the the show's host Terrence and hence he experienced a reality shock.
The correct answer is option b:democratic
Democratic leadership ,also known as participative leadership is a type of leadership style ,where the leader encourages his subordinates to come up with ideas and solutions for a given problem.Then, he decides the best decision based on the number of votes received from his group members, for a particular decision alternative.
Jean-Claude is thrilled to have been hired at The Reality Network as an assistant producer. He...