Managers Sometimes Do Not Act in Ways That Are in the Best

question 20

Multiple Choice

Managers sometimes do not act in ways that are in the best interests of the overall company. What is the term for this?

• A) Strategic approach
• B) Suboptimization
• C) Optimal motivation
• D) Responsibility accounting

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Definitions:

Pelz Effect

Subordinates feel more satisfied in their jobs the more their supervisors are able to influence higher-level decisions.

Manager's Power

The authority and influence a manager has over their direct reports, stemming from their position and the ability to affect employees' tasks and outcomes.

Newcomer Assimilation

The process by which a new member of a community, organization, or culture adopts its norms and practices.

Workplace Friendships

Relationships between colleagues that involve a genuine bond, mutual respect, and personal affection beyond professional interaction.