When You Disagree with a Decision Made by Your Manager

question 16

Multiple Choice

When you disagree with a decision made by your manager, you should:

• A) stand your ground and refuse to implement it.
• B) implement it poorly, so that it will ultimately fail.
• C) explain why you disagree and offer an alternative.
• D) explain why you disagree and offer an alternative you know will fail, so as to undermine your manager.
• E) None of these responses are correct.

Identify various types of rewards and their significance in motivation.

Comprehend the essentials of ERG theory and its comparison to Maslow’s hierarchy.

Understand the importance and application of job enrichment and task identity in organizational settings.

Grasp the foundational concepts of reinforcement theory and how they are applied to motivate employees.

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