People with a High Need for Power Can Be Successful

question 123

Multiple Choice

People with a high need for power can be successful managers if they

• A) curb their desires when they might interfere with organisational relationships.
• B) lessen alienation with other employees.
• C) have a high need for affiliation.
• D) seek power to increase their standing in the organisation.
• E) strive to get along with others.

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Definitions:

Glass Ceiling

An invisible barrier that prevents certain groups, often women and minorities, from advancing beyond a certain level in a hierarchy.

Invisible Barrier

Refers to unseen obstacles that prevent individuals or groups from advancing within professional or social hierarchies.

Minorities

Groups in a population that differ from the majority, often referring to racial, ethnic, or cultural differences.

360-Degree Feedback

A performance appraisal method where an employee receives anonymous feedback from peers, subordinates, supervisors, and sometimes clients to gain a comprehensive view of their performance.