A supervisor who experiments with new ideas, takes a chance with new products, and leads his or her department in new directions has high
A) locus of control.
B) risk propensity.
C) self-monitoring.
D) self-esteem.
E) competencies.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Risk propensity refers to the willingness to take risks and try new things, which is exactly what the supervisor in this scenario is doing. Locus of control, self-monitoring, self-esteem, and competencies may also be important traits for a supervisor, but they are not specifically demonstrated in this scenario.

A Supervisor Who Experiments with New Ideas, Takes a Chance