Danielle, Malik, and Ricardo Were Discussing Their Managers' Decision-Making Styles

Multiple Choice

Danielle, Malik, and Ricardo were discussing their managers' decision-making styles. Danielle said, "My boss is very autocratic. She makes all the decisions, and I'm a bit scared of her. Our financial performance is fine but could be better." Malik stated, "My boss is the opposite; she is always democratic. She always involves all of us in discussion and decision making, and morale is good. But I think our financial performance should be better." Ricardo concluded, "My boss takes a very laissez-faire approach. He makes no decisions. In our business unit,

A) morale and attitudes are good, but financial performance is poor ."
B) behaviors are not appropriate, but financial performance is good."
C) morale and attitudes are poor, but financial performance is good."
D) morale and attitudes are poor, and financial performance is poor."
E) behaviors are appropriate, and financial performance is good."