Countervailing Power Refers To

question 123

Multiple Choice

Countervailing power refers to:

• A)a second source of power held by the power holder in case the main source of power is ineffective.
• B)the initial feeling of power employees experience when they are given more freedom and control over their jobs.
• C)the capacity to keep someone who is more powerful than you in the exchange relationship.
• D)a method of measuring the number of times an employee uses his or her power each day.
• E)the ability of a person or department to gain more power through unethical organizational politics.

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Definitions:

Managerial Accountability

The responsibility of managers to report and justify task outcomes to those above them in the company hierarchy and to the wider public.

Codes of Ethics

Guidelines designed to outline acceptable behaviors and decision-making processes for professionals within a specific field or organization.

Internal Communications

The exchange of information and messages within an organization among employees and management to ensure everyone is informed and aligned with the company's goals and activities.

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, practices, rituals, and norms that define an organization's personality and dictate the behavior of its members.