Oliver Is an Auto Mechanic Who Was Recently Retrained on How

question 72

Multiple Choice

Oliver is an auto mechanic who was recently retrained on how to change a transmission. Since the training, it appears, however, that Oliver's performance has become worse, and he is making more mistakes. This outcome is an example of:

• A)negative transfer.
• B)negative fidelity.
• C)positive transfer.
• D)overlearning.

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Definitions:

Self-Managed Teams

Groups of employees tasked with managing their own operations and responsibilities without traditional direct supervision.

Managerial Tasks

Activities or responsibilities that managers are required to perform, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

Indirect Pressure

A subtle form of influence where suggestions rather than explicit demands are used to guide behavior.

Groupthink Characteristics

Groupthink characteristics involve a group decision-making process where the desire for harmony and conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional outcome.