Nick, a Highly Skilled Technician, Has Been One of the Most

question 22

Multiple Choice

Nick, a highly skilled technician, has been one of the most productive employees at Swank Inc. But after the company went through a downsizing effort, Nick has taken on many more responsibilities and is struggling to keep up. What is the most likely consequence of this situation?

• A) Nick experiences role conflict and becomes confused about what to do.
• B) Nick experiences role conflict because Swank Inc. asks him to transfer to a position overseas.
• C) Nick wonders how Swank Inc. will evaluate his performance, so he asks for a transfer.
• D) Nick experiences role overload and becomes dissatisfied with his job.
• E) Nick places the responsibility for maintaining positive relationships on his direct supervisor.

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Definitions:

Bias

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, often in a way considered to be unfair.

Inductive Reasoning

A logical process in which multiple premises, all believed true or found true most of the time, are combined to obtain a specific conclusion.

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process where a conclusion follows necessarily from the stated premises, moving from the general to the specific.

Concept

Any abstract characteristic or attribute that has the potential to be measured.