Ecosystems Based on Chemoautotrophic Prokaryotes Occur Around Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vents

question 7

Multiple Choice

Ecosystems based on chemoautotrophic prokaryotes occur around deep-sea hydrothermal vents at 2,500 m below the ocean surface.These bacteria

• A) obtain energy from sunlight.
• B) obtain energy as endoparasites of giant worms.
• C) obtain energy by oxidizing hydrogen sulfide.
• D) oxidize organic compounds for energy.
• E) obtain energy by reducing heavy metals.

Understand the concept of telecommuting and its advantages for both employees and organizations.

Identify different types of nontraditional work schedules and their characteristics.

Distinguish between freeloader, free agent, freelancer, telecommuter, and job sharer roles.

Recognize the psychological empowerment and its factors (meaningfulness, self-determination, competence, impact) in the workplace.

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Definitions:

Expert Power

The influence and authority one has due to one's skills, experience, or knowledge in a particular area.

Coercive Power

The ability of a person to force others to comply with demands or obey orders through the threat of punishment or negative consequences.

Reward Power

The ability to influence others' behavior through the control of valued resources or rewards, a key aspect of leadership and organizational dynamics.

Political Behaviors

Actions by individuals or groups within an organization that are aimed at acquiring, developing, and using power and other resources to obtain one’s preferred outcomes.