Lisa, a Supervisor in a Manufacturing Firm, Observes That Her

question 14

Multiple Choice

Lisa, a supervisor in a manufacturing firm, observes that her team members are always late. This annoys her so much that she wants to fire everyone in her team. However, she knows that this choice will be demoralizing. She rejects this alternative realizing that this will create a sudden need for hiring and training and probably will not impress her manager. Then, she remembers that she gave "timeliness awards" last year, but that did not stop the tardiness of her team members, so she rejects that alternative, as well. Finally, she recollects reading an article that recommends spelling out the consequences of tardiness and then letting the employees experience those consequences. She decides to try that approach. This is an example of the human compromise known as ________.

• A) simplicity
• B) personal perspective
• C) bounded rationality
• D) stereotyping

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Definitions:

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics or qualities that define an individual’s patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior.

Extroversion

A personality trait characterized by sociability, assertiveness, and talkativeness.

Strategic Decisions

Higher-level choices made by an organization's management that significantly impact the overall direction and success of the organization.

Conceptual Skills

The ability to understand complex ideas and the relationship between them, which is crucial for high-level problem-solving and strategic planning.