As a Leader Your Primary Attributional Task Is to Categorize

question 57

Multiple Choice

As a leader your primary attributional task is to categorize the cause of subordinate behavior into one of three source dimensions: _________.

• A)person,entity,or context
• B)internal,external,or mixed
• C)distinctiveness,consistency,or consensus
• D)ability,willingness,or maturity

Define social influence and identify outcomes that result from social influence.

Comprehend the concepts of threats and promises and factors influencing their effectiveness.

Understand how proximity affects obedience to authority.

Recognize that obedience to authority can produce both positive and negative outcomes.

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Definitions:

Recessionary Period

A phase in the economic cycle where there is a slowdown in economic activity, marked by reduced spending and increased unemployment.

Employee Layoffs

The act of temporarily or permanently terminating a group of employees from their jobs, often due to economic downturns, business restructuring, or organizational changes.

Inputs

The resources, materials, and effort required to produce goods or services in any organizational or production process.

Outputs

The results or products that come from the process of inputting resources like labor and capital into a production or activity system.