I Try to Be Sure to Listen to and Be

question 57

Multiple Choice

I try to be sure to listen to and be open to ideas from people on the fringe of the organization. What adaptive behavior am I using?

• A) Protect leadership voices from below
• B) Regulate distress
• C) Give the work back to the people
• D) Maintain disciplined attention

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Definitions:

MARS Model

A framework used in organizational behavior that outlines four factors—Motivation, Ability, Role Perceptions, and Situational factors—that directly influence an individual's performance.

Lateness Behavior

The habit or tendency of not being on time for work, meetings, or professional obligations, often symptomatic of deeper issues.

Organizational Citizenship

Involves voluntary behaviors exhibited by employees that are not part of their formal job requirements but that contribute positively to the organization.

Cultural Differences

The variations in the norms, values, beliefs, and practices that exist among people from different backgrounds and societies.