The Employees at Foster Center Acknowledge That Their Supervisor Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

The employees at Foster Center acknowledge that their supervisor is excellent at his work and that he has received many accolades during his 40-year career. However, they claim he is a dysfunctional manager. When confronted, the supervisor argues that his work should speak for itself and the employees' opinions of his behavior are irrelevant. Which statement, if true, would support the employees' claim?

• A) The employees require this style of supervision because it keeps them focused.
• B) The supervisor feels that his behavior is normal and necessary to keep the team grounded.
• C) The supervisor often discourages employees from challenging tasks, saying that they are incapable of accomplishing them.
• D) The employees are consistently recognized for performing their very best in challenging tasks, and they owe their success to their supervisor.
• E) The supervisor believes that keeping a distance from his employees will create a sense of fear in them.

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Significance Level

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