Whenever Abigail Asks Her Manager How to Do a Task

question 23

Multiple Choice

Whenever Abigail asks her manager how to do a task, her manager responds that Abigail should perform the task as she sees fit.There are no guidelines for most tasks and Abigail learns about the job as she works.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is low at Abigail's organization.

• A)societal collectivism
• B)uncertainty avoidance
• C)gender differences
• D)in-group collectivism
• E)individualism

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Definitions:

Authority Relationships

These are the frameworks within which power, responsibilities, and duties are distributed among individuals or groups, typically in an organizational setting.

Role-Centered

Focusing on the responsibilities and expectations associated with a particular social or professional position.

Lewin's Model

A change management model developed by Kurt Lewin that involves three steps: unfreezing, changing, and refreezing, to facilitate effective change.

Organizational Change

The process by which organizations transform their structure, strategy, policies, procedures, or culture to adapt to internal and external pressures.