Lourdes' Boss, Miguel, Has a Temper and Has Been Known

question 92

Multiple Choice

Lourdes' boss, Miguel, has a temper and has been known to chew employees out for minor infractions, and his behavior is changing the workplace. Given what you know about trust, what is Lourdes most likely experiencing?

• A) Lourdes feels as though she might have to become a whistleblower in order to save the company from Miguel's actions.
• B) Lourdes finds herself working more slowly and erratically as she steels herself for another one of Miguel's outbursts.
• C) Lourdes is working more efficiently than ever because she knows Miguel's focus is on the work of other employees.
• D) Lourdes's relationship with Miguel is developing into one based on vaguely defined obligations.
• E) Lourdes feels like she can trust Miguel to look out for her interests as an employee.

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