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

question 37

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,a basic problem in this situation is that

• A)you are probably too assertive.
• B)there is an unequal power relationship between your supervisor and you.
• C)your perception is probably very different from your supervisor's.
• D)the special perk is cost-free to the supervisor.
• E)other employees will probably start to be assertive in meetings.

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Definitions:

Task Value

The perceived worth or importance of a task based on its potential outcomes.

Job Dissatisfaction

A state where an employee feels unhappy or discontent with their job, which can affect their performance and overall well-being.

Negative Affectivity

A personality trait characterized by the predisposition to experience negative emotions and moods, such as anger and sadness, more frequently.

Job Satisfaction

The level of fulfillment, contentment, and happiness an individual experiences in their job.