Alice Is a Secretary in Your Department

question 75

True/False

Alice is a secretary in your department. Alice is also a member of the American Guild of Organists. Alice has been placed in charge of the Guild's national convention. Each time you pass by Alice's desk or go to her to have some work done, you notice she is on the phone discussing or working on the convention. Alice's work on the convention during work hours is an ethical violation.

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Definitions:

Competence

The ability to perform work tasks successfully.

Potential

The inherent ability or capacity of an individual, object, or concept to develop into something more substantial or perform at a higher level in the future.

Coercive Power

A form of power that is based on the ability to deliver punishments or impose penalties for noncompliance.

Social Intelligence

The ability to understand and manage interpersonal relationships effectively, including the capacity to navigate social environments and understand the dynamics at play.