Which of the Following Approaches Might Be Used to Manage

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following approaches might be used to manage the similarity/attraction phenomenon in an organization?

• A)Allow new employees to decide for themselves who they work best with.
• B)Provide management training programs that make managers aware of the similarity/attraction phenomenon.
• C)Develop a recruiting program based upon peer referrals.
• D)Match new employees to mentors that are similar in terms of race,gender,or tenure.

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Definitions:

Reality Principle

The concept in psychoanalytic theory that the mind functions to mediate between the demands of the id and the realities of the external world.

Individualism

An outlook within society that upholds the importance of individual autonomy against the backdrop of communal or state intervention.

Collectivism

A social and cultural orientation that emphasizes the priority of group needs over individual desires or goals.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and enjoyment in social interactions, often contrasted with introversion.