When a Manager Gives an Employee Several Major Assignments at Once

question 63

Multiple Choice

When a manager gives an employee several major assignments at once, thereby increasing the person's regular workload, the employee is most likely to experience _____.

• A) role ambiguity
• B) role conformity
• C) role overload
• D) role conflict
• E) role generalization

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Definitions:

Beliefs

Cognitive attitudes towards the truth or falsity of propositions, influencing perceptions and behavior.

Mental Set

A framework for thinking about a problem based on prior experience and perception, which can sometimes hinder the ability to see alternative solutions.

Problem-Solving Strategy

A method or process outlined to deal with a problem or overcome a challenge effectively.

Sequence of Operations

An order or series in which multiple steps or procedures are carried out to achieve a certain goal, often crucial for solving mathematical equations or programming algorithms.