Which of the Following Is True of Negative Organizational News

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of negative organizational news?

• A)Employees seldom want to know about situations adversely affecting their organization.
• B)Effective managers recognize that employee morale and public goodwill are easy to repair even after they are damaged.
• C) Employees who are aware of their organization's potential problems feel disconnected from the organization.
• D) Managers who can communicate negative information in a sensitive, honest, and timely way can calm fears.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

The termination of an unpleasant condition after a response, which increases the probability that the response will be repeated.

Central Traits

Personality attributes that are considered to be important for the way an individual presents themselves and are perceived by others.

Gordon Allport

An influential psychologist recognized for his theory of personality that emphasized individuality and the positive aspects of human nature.

Recommendation

A suggestion or proposal given by someone based on their knowledge, experience, or understanding of a situation or product.