Many Managers and Employees Are Reluctant to Accept Empowerment, but They

question 6

Multiple Choice

Many managers and employees are reluctant to accept empowerment, but they are even more reluctant to offer empowerment. If a rationale offered by management is "I'm willing to empower people, but they require clear directions and a set of guidelines; otherwise, the lack of instruction leads to confusion," what is the inhibitor?

• A) Attitudes about subordinates
• B) Personal insecurities
• C) Lack of trust
• D) Willingness to embrace change
• E) Need for control

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and loan payments, remaining constant regardless of business activity levels.

Total Revenue

The total amount of money a firm receives by selling goods or services, calculated as the unit price times the quantity sold.

Maximizing Profits

The process or strategy of adjusting the production and sale of goods and services to achieve the highest possible profit.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of output produced, such as rent, salaries, or insurance expenses.