Jim, a Manager at FocusConc, Was Under Pressure from the Company's

question 62

Multiple Choice

Jim, a manager at FocusConc, was under pressure from the company's management as his project was running behind schedule. As a result, Jim subjected his employees to close supervision. He also initiated a reduction in pay for employees who took leaves until the completion of the project. According to Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Jim's action displays:

• A)symbols of power
• B)symptoms of powerlessness
• C)lack of authority
• D)signs of persuasion

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Definitions:

Internal Processes

The operations and procedures within an organization that are not exposed to the external environment, often relating to decision-making, planning, and internal communication.

Defining Characteristics

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Self-Directing Teams

Groups of individuals who manage their own workload and operations without the need for direct supervision.

Team Legitimacy

The general perception that a team's actions are desirable, proper, or appropriate within some socially constructed system of norms, values, beliefs, and definitions.