Which of These Is a Personal Characteristic That Fosters Organizational

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a personal characteristic that fosters organizational politics?

• A)Machiavellianism
• B)Limited resources
• C)Ambiguity in roles
• D)High performance pressure
• E)Unclear performance evaluations

Understand the role of job design in influencing worker satisfaction and performance.

Recognize work factors that can contribute to stress, including role conflicts, poor interpersonal relations, and inappropriate career pacing.

Understand the key concepts of Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, including the differentiation between lower and higher-order needs.

Recognize the characteristics of high need achievers and their preferences in a work setting.

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Definitions:

Convention Of 1818

An agreement between the U.S. and Britain that settled the Canada-U.S. border along the 49th parallel for much of its stretch and allowed joint occupancy and settlement of the Oregon Territory.

Great Lakes

A group of five large freshwater lakes in North America that include Lake Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, collectively forming the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world by total area.

Joint Occupation

A situation where two or more parties share control and governance of a certain territory or area, often as a result of a treaty or mutual agreement.

Erie Canal

A man-made waterway completed in 1825 that connected the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean through the Hudson River, significantly impacting trade and settlement in the United States.