Chris Is a Theory X Manager Who Spends Most of His

question 49

Multiple Choice

Chris is a theory X manager who spends most of his time scrutinizing how his subordinates do their jobs.The employees often call their union representative to complain about him.Chris's behavior is an example of how ____ can cause conflict within an organization.

• A) ​organizational change
• B) value and culture clashes​
• C) poor communication skills​
• D) adversarial management​

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Definitions:

Social Desirability

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Actuarial Approach

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Clinician's Experience

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Personal Experience

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