According to Fielder, which of the following are true of psychologically distant managers? 1 They judge their staff on the basis of performance 2 They are primarily task-oriented 3 They prefer formal consultation methods rather than seeking staff opinions 4 They are closer to their staff
A、1 and 2
B、2 and 3
C、1, 2 and 3
D、1, 2, 3 and 4
A、1 and 2
B、2 and 3
C、1, 2 and 3
D、1, 2, 3 and 4
【参考答案及解析】
Rationale： Psychologically distant managers (PDMs) maintain distance from their subordinates and they prefer formal procedures rather than informal ones, for example, a formal consultation method. Ways in: Hopefully you were able to rule the fourth statement and therefore option D. Psychologically close managers are closer to their subordinates. If you remembered that PDMs prefer formal procedures then you may have been able to work out that statements 1, 2 and 3 were correct.
Rationale： Psychologically distant managers (PDMs) maintain distance from their subordinates and they prefer formal procedures rather than informal ones, for example, a formal consultation method. Ways in: Hopefully you were able to rule the fourth statement and therefore option D. Psychologically close managers are closer to their subordinates. If you remembered that PDMs prefer formal procedures then you may have been able to work out that statements 1, 2 and 3 were correct.