Employees Who Are "Blanketed In" Are

question 229

Multiple Choice

Employees who are "blanketed in" are

• A) prohibited from engaging in partisan politics.
• B) employed through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) merit system.
• C) ensured patronage jobs, as long as their party wins the presidential election.
• D) covered by the merit system, although they are appointed.
• E) selected on the basis of patronage but are eventually promoted on the basis of merit.

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Definitions:

Differentiated Relationships

Relationships in an organizational or social context that are not uniform but vary significantly based on factors such as role, status, or individual differences.

Idiosyncrasy Credits

A concept referring to the latitude or privilege granted to individuals allowing them to deviate from group norms because of their contributions or status.

Norms

Socially accepted rules that prescribe the expected behavior in specific contexts or groups.

Path-goal Theory

A leadership theory that states the leader's job is to assist followers in attaining their goals and to provide direction or support needed to ensure their goals are compatible with the objectives of the group or organization.