Which Statement About Empowerment and the Operant Approach Is Most

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which statement about empowerment and the operant approach is most likely true?

• A) The situation is almost always fixed,and followers are the only variables important in the performance equation.
• B) By changing the situation,leaders can enhance followers' motivation,performance,and satisfaction.
• C) Restructuring work processes and procedures generally has little effect on follower's motivational levels.
• D) Most followers enjoy the challenge of doing things in new ways and feel immediately empowered.

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Definitions:

Industrial Organizations

A field of economics dealing with the strategic behaviors of firms, market competition, antitrust laws, and the regulation of industries to promote competition and economic efficiency.

Union Members

Individuals who belong to a labor union, which is an organization that represents workers in negotiations with employers regarding wages, work conditions, and other employment-related issues.

Affiliated

Connected or associated with another entity or organization, often through ownership or partnership.

Noncompeting Groups

Segments of the labor market where workers do not compete with each other for jobs due to differences in skills, geographies, or job functions.