Jack Smith repeatedly set performance goals for his subordinates and critically supervised their work performance. Jack went so far as to plan and schedule their work days. Jack's behavior is evidence of which of the following?
A) task orientation.
B) readiness orientation.
C) subjective orientation.
D) contingency orientation.
E) relations orientation.

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Jack Smith's behavior of setting performance goals, critically supervising work performance, and planning and scheduling work days for his subordinates is indicative of a task orientation. This approach focuses on the tasks and work activities as the primary means of managing and motivating employees.

Jack Smith Repeatedly Set Performance Goals for His Subordinates and Critically