A Manager Whose Promotion Was Given Because He or She

question 48

Multiple Choice

A manager whose promotion was given because he or she is an ethnic minority may very likely have been promoted on the basis of ________.

• A)elitism
• B)tokenism
• C)perception
• D)rationalization
• E)earned compensation

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Definitions:

External Adaptation

The process through which an organization responds and adjusts to changes in its external environment, including markets, regulations, and cultural shifts.

Organizational Socialization

The process through which new employees learn the attitudes, knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to function effectively within an organization.

Encounter Phase

A stage in the organizational socialization process where new employees experience the realities of their job and the organization.

Anticipatory Socialization

The process of preparing for future changes in roles or norms, often through rehearsal or simulation.