A Homeless Man Appears at the Door of a Shelter

question 71

Multiple Choice

A homeless man appears at the door of a shelter 10 minutes after the deadline for intake. He is refused shelter for the night because he arrived late. Applying the terms for problems that are frequent within bureaucracy, this is an example of ______________.

• A) informal structure
• B) work culture
• C) goal displacement
• D) trained incapacity

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Definitions:

Mentoring Relationship

A dynamic, reciprocal relationship in a work environment between an advanced career incumbent (mentor) and a beginner (protégé), aimed at promoting the career development of both.

Visible Minority

A term used to describe individuals of a race or ethnicity that differs from the majority population in a given area, often used in contexts discussing diversity or discrimination.

Hazing

Hazing involves imposing strenuous, often humiliating, tasks as part of a group's initiation process, typically forbidden due to its potentially harmful effects.

Debasement Tactic

A strategy of deliberately lowering one's status or value in the eyes of others to achieve a specific goal or influence outcomes.