Suppose an Employee Comes to You After You Have Delegated

question 57

Multiple Choice

Suppose an employee comes to you after you have delegated an assignment and says,"We (the team) have a problem.Some people within the team are not trying,there is just no effort.What should I or the team do?" How should you reply?

• A) "Gee, I am not sure. Let me think about it and I'll get back to you."
• B) "Do you want me to talk to the group?"
• C) "What do you think the team should do?"
• D) "Well, I think I would penalize the team members somehow. What do you recommend?"

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Definitions:

Degree of Arousal

A measure of an individual's physiological and psychological state of alertness, excitement, or engagement, which can be influenced by various stimuli or activities.

Hedonic

relates to or is considered in terms of pleasant (or unpleasant) sensations, often used in the context of consumption experiences that provide pleasure or satisfaction.

Utilitarian

Pertaining to or based on the principle of utilitarianism, which advocates for actions that maximize happiness and well-being for the majority of a population.

Subjective

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.