In Which of the Following Cases Is the Direct Organizational

question 94

Multiple Choice

In which of the following cases is the direct organizational plan most appropriate?

• A)asking your boss for an extension on an assignment
• B)recommending a controversial change in departmental procedure to your boss
• C)requesting a day off during your company's busy season
• D)explaining why your team failed to catch a problem
• E)sending a status report indicating that you are on schedule for an assignment

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Definitions:

Stressor

A factor or event that triggers a stress response in an individual or group.

Burnout Stages

Phases of chronic workplace stress that are characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, and feelings of reduced professional efficacy.

Self-Efficacy

Confidence to take on and put in the necessary effort to succeed at challenging tasks.

Cynicism

A skeptical attitude or feeling of distrust toward the motives of others or the effectiveness of institutions.