Organizations That Prepare to React Quickly to External Pressures for Change

question 37

Multiple Choice

Organizations that prepare to react quickly to external pressures for change are most likely to provide lower level managers and associates with:

• A) continuing learning opportunities and empowerment.
• B) step-by-step procedures for advancement.
• C) rewards based on loyalty and tenure.
• D) informal evaluations and feedback.
• E) formalized standards for quality control.

Understand the social and psychological benefits of conformity and obedience.

Grasp the theoretical underpinnings of kin selection and its effects on altruistic behavior.

Distinguish between equity and equality and their application in social situations.

Understand the empathy-altruism hypothesis and the role of empathy in altruistic behavior.

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Definitions:

Social Isolation

The state of being distanced from social relationships and community involvement, leading to feelings of loneliness.

Distorted View

A perception that drastically misrepresents reality, often found in various psychological conditions.

Client-Centered Therapist

A psychological approach focusing on empowering individuals by fostering a non-judgmental, empathetic therapy environment.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A concept in client-centered therapy proposing that therapists should accept and support clients without judgment or condition, fostering a therapeutic environment conducive to self-improvement.