Employees at R&R Carpet and Tile Are Allowed to Take

question 59

Multiple Choice

Employees at R&R Carpet and Tile are allowed to take one-hour lunch breaks.Todd's assistant,Suzanne,took a two-hour lunch break today without prior approval.Suzanne has never broken any other rules since being employed by the company.R&R has a nonpunitive discipline policy.Which of the following will most likely be Todd's response to Suzanne's violation?

• A) issuing an oral reminder to Suzanne
• B) telling Suzanne that she is dismissed
• C) giving Suzanne a one-day leave with pay
• D) issuing a formal written reminder to Suzanne

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Definitions:

Power Resource Theory

Holds that the distribution of power among major classes partly accounts for the successes and failures of different political parties over the long term.

Political Power

The ability to influence or control the policies and actions of a government or society, often held by elected officials, governments, or influential groups and individuals.

Group Interests

The collective goals or concerns shared by a group of people, typically relating to their welfare, rights, or social and economic advancement.

State-Centred Theory

Holds that the state itself can structure political life, to some degree, independently of the way power is distributed between classes and other groups at a given time.