An Interesting Group Robin Had Her Hands Full.She Had Recently Taken Over Managing

question 77

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An Interesting Group
Robin had her hands full.She had recently taken over managing the technical support group at her company and immediately noticed that her supervisors represented a collection of personalities like she had never seen before.She was having a problem understanding them and called the human resource department who referred her to a local psychologist.The psychologist suggested that there be some 'low-key' testing completed.Robin agreed, as she felt she had to have some understanding of her supervisors soon or she would go nuts! The testing was completed and Robin reviewed the results of the information.
-Refer to An Interesting Group (Scenario) .Sarah, the floor supervisor, seems to be a different person depending on whom she is with and what the situation demands.The tests were consistent with this observation, indicating her ability to adjust her behaviour.This is consistent with her being described as having ________.

• A)high self-monitoring
• B)high self-esteem
• C)low cognitive dissonance
• D)low Machiavellianism
• E)high risk taking

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Definitions:

Lewin Change Model

A management theory developed by Kurt Lewin, proposing that organizational change involves unfreezing existing behaviors, changing, and refreezing them to new patterns.

OD

Typically refers to Organizational Development, a field of research, theory, and practice dedicated to expanding the knowledge and effectiveness of people to accomplish more successful organizational change and performance.

Tool For Empowerment

A resource, technique, or strategy used to increase an individual's or group's power and control over their own circumstances.

Current Criticism

Present-day evaluation or analysis of a work, idea, or system, often focusing on its faults and merits.