When People Take a Role Such as 'Tension Reliever' or 'Scapegoat

question 57

Multiple Choice

When people take a role such as 'tension reliever' or 'scapegoat' in a meeting to protect other members from anxiety,this role is a known as a

• A)dysfunctional role
• B)defensive role
• C)task-related role
• D)problem role

Assess strategies for gaining power and influence in organizational settings.

Understand the effectiveness of self-promotion and ingratiation tactics in job search and career advancement.

Evaluate the universal application of certain influence tactics across different targets (subordinates, peers, superiors).

Understand the characteristics and effectiveness of different management styles based on individual needs for power, affiliation, and achievement.

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Definitions:

Average Costs

The total cost of production divided by the quantity produced, indicating the cost per unit of output.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and loan payments.

Marginal Productivity

Marginal productivity measures the change in output resulting from altering the level of a single input while holding other inputs constant.

Marginal Costs

The added financial burden of creating one more unit of a product or service.