Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Effectiveness of Power

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding effectiveness of power tactics in different countries?

• A) People from politically turbulent countries in the Middle East tend to be less willing to use aggressive political tactics in the workplace, than people from countries such as Great Britain or Switzerland.
• B) United States managers tend to evaluate "gentle persuasion" tactics such as consultation and inspirational appeal as less effective than their Chinese counterparts.
• C) In Israel, perception of organizational politics relates to decreased job satisfaction.
• D) In countries that are more politically unstable, employees seem to demonstrate lower tolerance of intense political processes in the workplace.
• E) Chinese managers prefer the influence tactic of rational persuasion.

Understand the influence of technology and globalization on the strategies and scope of social movements.

Differentiate between various types of social movements (new social movements, reform movements, etc.) and their specific characteristics.

Assess the role of social movements in advancing human rights and civil liberties, including the historical context of such advancements.

Understand the characteristics of new social movements and their potential to become global.

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Definitions:

Invisible Barrier

Refers to unseen obstacles that prevent individuals or groups from advancing within professional or social hierarchies.

Minorities

Groups in a population that differ from the majority, often referring to racial, ethnic, or cultural differences.

360-Degree Feedback

A performance appraisal method where an employee receives anonymous feedback from peers, subordinates, supervisors, and sometimes clients to gain a comprehensive view of their performance.

Glass Ceiling

An unseen barrier preventing minority groups, especially women, from rising to the upper rungs of the corporate ladder, regardless of qualifications or achievements.