Which of the Following Is the Least Effective Practice When

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the least effective practice when rewarding employees' good performance within an organization?

• A) Sharing rewards of doing business with employees
• B) Rewarding employees through the base wage or salary structure
• C) Having employees think of themselves as business partners
• D) Sharing the financial risks of doing business with employees

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Definitions:

Fiedler’s Contingency Model

A leadership theory proposing that effective leadership depends on the match between a leader's style of interacting with subordinates and the degree to which the situation gives control and influence to the leader.

Path-Goal Leadership

A theory that emphasizes how a leader's style can influence the satisfaction and performance of their subordinates by clarifying the paths to goals and removing obstacles.

Coercion Techniques

Methods used to persuade or force someone to do something by using threats or intimidation.

Transactional Leaders

Leaders who focus on the role of supervision, organization, and group performance, often relying on a system of rewards and penalties to motivate employees.