Which of the Following Practices Is NOT Consistent with the Appreciative

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following practices is NOT consistent with the appreciative inquiry approach to motivation and conflict reduction?

• A) Consultant report contains both positive and negative findings
• B) Employee evaluation session begins with emphasis on worker's positive performance
• C) Collective bargaining contract renewal sessions begins with a review of the past two years' grievances
• D) Risk management review committee prepares a study on patient safety in terms of care given without mishap

Recognize the significance of the iron law of responsibility in balancing power.

Distinguish between legitimate, coercive, reward, expert, and personal forms of power.

Understand the concept of resistance (constructive and dysfunctional) in organizational settings.

Recognize the role of hierarchy and its limitations in modern organizational structures.

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Definitions:

p < .05

Indicates that the probability of the observed data occurring under the null hypothesis is less than 5%, suggesting statistical significance.

Null Hypothesis

The presumption of no association or effect between variables, a stance taken until evidence suggests otherwise.

Probability

A numeric expression, ranging from 0 to 1, indicating the probability of an event happening.

Statistic

A numeric measure that represents a particular feature of a sample.