Which of the Following Leader Actions Would Least Likely Increase

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following leader actions would least likely increase follower dissatisfaction levels?

• A)lowering employee performance standards
• B)comparing benchmarks against other organizations
• C)capitalizing on some type of financial or political crisis
• D)talking about potential competitive threats against the organization

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Definitions:

Habitual

Regularly done; based on habit.

Less Anxious

Experiencing reduced feelings of anxiety, stress, or nervousness.

Operant Chamber

In operant conditioning research, a chamber (also known as a Skinner box) containing a bar or key that an animal can manipulate to obtain a food or water reinforcer; attached devices record the animal’s rate of bar pressing or key pecking.

Confined Cage

A restricted space or enclosure used to hold animals, prisoners, or any subject within a compact area, limiting their movement.