_____ Occurs When Performance Improvement Is Attained in One Part

question 111

Multiple Choice

_____ occurs when performance improvement is attained in one part of an organization but only at the expense of decreased performance in another part.

• A) Suboptimization
• B) Process gain
• C) Organizational balance
• D) Optimization

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Definitions:

Egocentrism

Putting oneself at the center of things such that one is unable to perceive the world from another person’s point of view. Egocentrism is normal in early childhood, but is a matter of choice, and rather intolerable, in adults.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth or value, which can influence mental health and behavior.

Closeness

The quality or state of being close or intimate with someone emotionally or physically.

Industry Versus Inferiority

The fourth stage of psychosocial development in Erikson’s theory, occurring in middle childhood. Mastery of tasks leads to a sense of industry, whereas failure produces feelings of inferiority.