SCENARIO 2-1 You Have Recently Hired a 55-Year-Old Employee Who

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SCENARIO 2-1 You have recently hired a 55-year-old employee who has always successfully worked for large firms.Your company is a small, closely-knit organization with many young people who do not have as much work experience as this newcomer.You have prided yourself on being flexible with your employees and being open to some of their needs.They requested an informal dress code for Fridays and you adopted this policy four months ago.
The factor in the situation that may cause your younger employees perceptions to be different is

• A)novelty.
• B)attitudes.
• C)social setting.
• D)genetics.
• E)heredity.

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Definitions:

Sense Of Initiative

A feeling of confidence and determination to take decisive action and make the first steps in doing something.

Protective Optimism

An optimistic outlook that can serve as a psychological buffer against the negative effects of stress or adversity.

Overwhelming Pride

A feeling of excessive self-esteem or self-importance that can lead to arrogance and lack of concern for others.

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task itself, rather than external pressure or rewards.