If the Manager's Statements Are All True, Which of the Following

question 68

Multiple Choice

If the manager's statements are all True, which of the following must also be True?

• A) If the employees make valuable contributions during a staff meeting, then that meeting will be successful.
• B) If the employees are in positive moods during a staff meeting, then that meeting will be successful.
• C) If the employees did not make valuable contributions during a staff meeting, then they must have been in negative moods.
• D) If the employees do not make valuable contributions during a staff meeting, then that staff meeting cannot be successful.
• E) If the employees are not in positive moods during a staff meeting, then they will not make valuable contributions during that staff meeting.

Explain the influence tactics and how they relate to individual power bases.

Identify and describe the concepts of empowerment, including the factors that contribute to its success or failure within organizations.

Recognize the role of self-promotion and ingratiation in organizational politics and their effects on job performance.

Analyze the difference between personal power and institutional power in managerial context.

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Definitions:

Equal Pay Act

A law aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex by ensuring that men and women receive equal pay for equal work.

Seniority System

A hierarchical structure within an organization that prioritizes individuals and their decisions based on their length of service or tenure.

Working Conditions

The environment in which an individual works, including aspects like safety, ergonomics, and the physical and psychological atmosphere.

Employment Relationship

The legal and social connection between an employer and employee, governed by contract and labor laws.