According to the Information/decision-Making Theory

question 89

Multiple Choice

According to the information/decision-making theory:

• A)female employees face the glass ceiling to a greater extent than do minority employees.
• B)minority employees face the glass ceiling to a greater extent than do female employees.
• C)homogeneous work groups will outperform heterogeneous work groups.
• D)heterogeneous work groups will outperform homogeneous work groups.
• E)gender and racial diversity lead to negative outcomes.

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Definitions:

Influence Superiors

describes the ability to affect the views or actions of those in higher positions in an organization or society.

Influence Tactic

Strategies or approaches used by individuals to sway or alter others' attitudes, beliefs, or actions toward a desired outcome.

Legitimating

The process of making something acceptable and justifiable by norms, standards, or laws.

Reward Power

Reward power is a form of influence based on the ability to offer rewards or positive incentives in order to motivate or control the behavior of others.