First-Line Supervisors Often Hold Legitimate, Reward, and Coercive Power Over

question 77

True/False

First-line supervisors often hold legitimate, reward, and coercive power over their subordinates, as well as high levels of discretion.

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Definitions:

Job Enrichment

The method of making a job more rewarding and satisfying by adding more meaningful tasks and giving workers more control over their duties.

Quality Circles

Small groups of employees who voluntarily come together to identify solutions to work-related problems, aiming to improve the quality of products, services, and work life.

Profit-Sharing

A company program that offers employees a portion of the company's profits, usually in the form of bonuses or stocks.

Gainsharing

A performance-related pay strategy that involves sharing the financial gains with employees as a result of improved productivity or cost-saving measures.