Linda, an Employee of Fortitude Co

question 95

Multiple Choice

Linda, an employee of Fortitude Co., is having trouble in her current position. Her manager's constant feedback is that she does not maintain consistency in her work. In a meeting with Linda's manager, the HR team decides to shift her to a department that would not require as much skill as her current position requires. In this scenario, which approach to employee development is Linda experiencing?

• A) a promotion
• B) a downward move
• C) a transfer
• D) a sabbatical
• E) a job enlargement

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Definitions:

Reference Groups

Groups of people with whom one compares oneself.

Cohorts

Groups of people banded together or treated as a group, often used in research to describe subjects who share a defining characteristic typically within a specified time frame.

Dominance Hierarchy

Rankings that represent the relative social power of those in a group.

Social Competence

The ability to interact effectively with others, understanding social cues, and engaging positively in social settings.