Ron Is So Afraid That His Job Performance Will Be

question 16

Multiple Choice

Ron is so afraid that his job performance will be evaluated negatively that he feels considerable stress driving to work each day.Ron's fear is an example of:

• A) learned helplessness.
• B) social-evaluative threat.
• C) employee disengagement.
• D) stereotype threat.

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Definitions:

Personal Power

relates to an individual's ability to influence others based on personal attributes, skills, or competencies, rather than on formal authority.

Affiliative Managers

describes managers who prioritize building strong relationships within their teams, focusing on emotional bonds and harmony.

Self-promotion

The action of promoting or publicizing oneself or one’s activities, especially in a professional context.

Ingratiation

A social influence strategy used by an individual to make oneself appear more likable or appealing to others.