Explain Why Strong Upper-Level Divergence Causes the Pressure in the Centre

question 12

Essay

Explain why strong upper-level divergence causes the pressure in the centre of a surface low to decrease.

Identify common tactics in organizational politics and their implications.

Recognize effective leadership behaviors and the impact of status differences.

Understand the principles behind the behavioral model of leadership.

Differentiate between Theory X and Theory Y and their management approaches.

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Definitions:

Reliability

Is the consistency of a particular selection device—that is, it measures whatever it is supposed to measure without random error; this is not the same as accuracy.

Behavioral Examples

Specific instances of an individual's actions or reactions used to illustrate patterns of behavior.

Performance Appraisal

A systematic evaluation of an employee's performance at work, typically conducted by their supervisor to provide feedback and guide future development.

Formal Evaluation

The process of systematically assessing an employee's performance against predefined criteria or objectives through structured techniques.