Some American Corporations Use Maslow's Ideas When Dealing with Their

question 41

Multiple Choice

Some American corporations use Maslow's ideas when dealing with their employees.For example,they might ________.

• A) maximize their employees' feelings of security so that the employees can pursue higher goals and identify with the organization
• B) attempt to hire only people who are close to achieving at least minimal levels of self-actualization
• C) reinforce desired employee behavior by providing small salary increases whenever an employee performs an activity that is beyond what is usually expected
• D) maximize their employees' feelings of material satisfaction so that the employees become financially dependent upon the company (and thus be more dedicated to it)

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Definitions:

Termination

The act of ending an employee's contract with a company, which can be voluntary or involuntary.

Discharge

The termination of an employee's position or duties, which can be due to various reasons, including redundancy, misconduct, or organizational restructuring.

Seniority

A system in which privileges or positions are given according to the length of service or tenure of an individual within an organization.

Hiring Freeze

A policy or decision by an organization to temporarily halt the recruitment of new employees, often due to financial constraints.