CASE Scenario - Elaine Eastman

question 92

Multiple Choice

CASE
Scenario - Elaine Eastman
The new program would be focused around MBO concepts. Elaine Eastman had been a manager at ABCD for ten years and she was not all certain if this new MBO approach was going to fit her department. She had strong commitment to achieving the company's objectives, but she also knew her employees well enough to know that some didn't share the same commitment.
-If Elaine dictates or suggests the goals for her employees, she can expect

• A) increased motivation from her workers.
• B) decreased motivation from her workers.
• C) decreased frustration for her workers.
• D) decreased intragroup conflict.
• E) none of these.

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Definitions:

Team Composition

The structure of a team in terms of its members, their roles, skills, diversity, and how these elements combine to achieve common goals.

Skills And Abilities

The capabilities and competencies that enable an individual to perform tasks or activities effectively.

Psychological Phenomenon

An occurrence or event that is related to the mind or mental processes and how they influence behavior.

Groupthink

is a psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group leads to irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcomes.