Shawn Is Not Doing Much Work Today

question 82

Multiple Choice

Shawn is not doing much work today. As occasionally happens,he claims that he does not feel well but cannot afford to take time off without pay. There is work that needs to be done today.
Identify the relevant type of power to use in this situation to get the best results.

• A)coercive
• B)connection
• C)reward or legitimate
• D)referent
• E)information or expert

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Definitions:

Continuance Commitment

An employee's loyalty to an organization based on the costs they associate with leaving, such as losing benefits or facing a lack of suitable job alternatives.

Job Evaluations

are systematic processes used by organizations to determine the relative value, importance, or complexity of a job in relation to other jobs within the organization.

Reward System

A structured scheme within organizations to incentivize and recognize employee performance, contributing to motivation and job satisfaction.

Self-reinforcement

The act of rewarding oneself to encourage a behavior or achievement, based on personal standards or goals.