Sean Wants to Improve His Workers' Performance and Productivity

question 72

Multiple Choice

Sean wants to improve his workers' performance and productivity.To learn the best ways to do so,Sean could work to improve his skills with the ________ responsibilities of line management.

• A)safety and security
• B)appraisal and promotion
• C)leadership and motivation
• D)labor cost controls.

Identify the key studies and experiments within social psychology that illustrate concepts of conformity, obedience, and group influence (e.g., Asch, Milgram).

Distinguish between informational and normative influences in social conformity.

Describe the psychological effects of conformity and obedience on individuals, such as stress or cognitive dissonance.

Analyze the role of group characteristics (e.g., size, unanimity) on the likelihood of conformity and obedience.

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Definitions:

Evaluation Techniques

Methods or procedures used to assess the effectiveness, value, or performance of a project, employee, or system.

Controlling Costs

The practice of managing and reducing business expenses through efficient operations and budget management to increase profitability.

Legal Regulations

Legal regulations are the rules and laws that are established by governing bodies to control or govern conduct, usually mandatory in nature and applied across various sectors and activities.

Effective Compensation

A compensation strategy that is competitive, fair, and aligns with the company's goals, effectively motivating and rewarding employees.