Financial Constraints Forced a Company to Renege on the Promise

question 18

Multiple Choice

Financial constraints forced a company to renege on the promise of bonuses to all its employees. The HR manager was asked to draft a message to the employees that would explain the situation in hopes of not affecting morale. The e-mail acknowledged the employees' hard work and requested their support in the coming year. While some employees accepted the message positively, others were offended by it. Which term best describes the varied reaction to the e-mail?

• A) Perception
• B) Status
• C) Territoriality
• D) Proxemics

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Definitions:

Controlled Drinking

A harm reduction approach that involves managing one's alcohol intake to minimize its harmful effects rather than abstaining completely.

Abstinence-Oriented Programs

Programs focused on encouraging individuals to completely refrain from using addictive substances or engaging in harmful behaviors.

Normal Drinking

The consumption of alcohol in a manner considered socially or medically acceptable, without leading to impairment or addiction.

Motivational Interviewing

A therapeutic approach that originated within substance abuse treatment that attempts to change a client’s motivation and prepares the client to enact changes in behavior.