SCENARIO 7-3 Your Supervisor Often Makes You Feel Uncomfortable by Offering You

question 77

Multiple Choice

SCENARIO 7-3
Your supervisor often makes you feel uncomfortable by offering you special perks even though you have previously told him that you do not want them.However,each time he makes such offers,your supervisor insists that you accept his generosity.You have been with the company for eight years,the longest of all the employees.Your supervisor has been with the company only seven months.The other day your supervisor told you that in exchange for your ideas and contributions in the last regional meeting,you could have an extra two days off next month.You have told him that you are reluctant to take the two days off,as all the other employees will find out about the special perk and may not want to work with you after that,which will be even more uncomfortable.As usual,your supervisor insists that you accept his offer.

-Referring to SCENARIO 7-3,the supervisor has also told you that you will be expected to return the favour in the future.The supervisor is

• A)using information.
• B)creating obligations.
• C)building a coalition.
• D)involved in strategic planning activities.
• E)power brokering activities.

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Definitions:

Ideal Culture

The values, norms, and behaviors that a society or group considers desirable and strives towards, often in contrast to real culture.

Real Culture

The actual behavior patterns and norms practiced by a society, as opposed to the idealized values and norms it professes to follow.

Hegemony

The dominance of one group over others, often manifesting in cultural, social, or economic influence.

Cultural Group

A collection of individuals who share common cultural characteristics, such as language, traditions, and practices.