Suppose a Manager Asks an Employee to Purchase a Birthday

question 106

Multiple Choice

Suppose a manager asks an employee to purchase a birthday gift for manager's wife. If the employee is to complete this request, which of the following is most true?

• A)The request falls outside the employee's zone of indifference and will therefore be performed.
• B)The manager must enlarge the zone of indifference with power.
• C)The manager must use his/her authority.
• D)All of these

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