Narrative 13-2
Stan O'Neal is the new CEO of Merrill-Lynch. He began his tenure by firing the entire management committee. A few months later he fired two of his hand-picked senior executives because they were "plotting to diminish his authority" and did not want to follow his orders unquestioningly.
-Refer to Narrative 13-2. Due to the key leadership behaviour O'Neal uses,it is obvious that he is less concerned about his employees' job satisfaction. What is O'Neal likely most concerned about?

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O'Neal's behavior demonstrates that he is more concerned with achieving his goals and maintaining his authority than he is with the job satisfaction of his employees. Firing the entire management committee and senior executives who did not want to follow his orders unquestioningly indicates that job performance is likely his top concern.

Narrative 13-2 Stan O'Neal Is the New CEO of Merrill-Lynch. He Began