Robert Blake & Jane Mouton

Robert Blake & Jane Mouton introduced Managerial Grid. 

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Jane Mouton born in 1918 in Port Arthur, Texas. 

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1. When was Robert Blake born ?

• 1. 1918

• 1. 1900

• 1. 1930

• 1. 1920

Robert Blake worked as a full-time faculty member at the University of Texas in psychology and lectured at Harvard University in the United States. 

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1. In the managerial grid, what does the term "Produce, Dictatorial or Perish Management" signify in terms of leader behaviour?

• High concern for people, low concern for production

• High concern for production, low concern for people

• High concern for both people and production

• Low concern for both people and production

How does the managerial grid model contribute to leadership development in organizations?

• It prescribes a fixed leadership style for all situations.

• It identifies the "ideal" leadership style that all leaders should adopt.

• It provides a framework for understanding and improving leadership behaviours.

• It emphasizes the importance of hierarchy and authority in leadership.

According to Blake and Mouton, how does the "Impoverished Management" style impact organizational effectiveness?

• It enhances creativity and innovation.

• It leads to optimal productivity and employee satisfaction.

• It results in low productivity and morale.

• It fosters a collaborative and team-oriented culture.

In the context of the managerial grid, what is the significance of the term (9,1) leadership style?

• High concern for both people and production

• Balanced concern for task and relationship orientations

• Low concern for people, high concern for production

• Dynamic adaptation to changing leadership situation

1. In the context of XYZ Corporation's management style and the theory of Impoverished Management, what is a characteristic of leaders adopting this approach?

• High emphasis on employee welfare and development initiatives

• Proactive engagement with staff to foster motivation

• Prioritisation of profit margins and cost reduction over employee needs

• Regular interactions with employees to promote a warm management style

          In a company applying the Authority-Compliance Management theory, what is the primary responsibility of middle managers and supervisors?

• Setting strategic goals and objectives

• Making high-level decisions

• Enforcing rules and guidelines

• Initiating organisational changes