An Employee, Rightly or Wrongly, Perceives That the Boss Doesn't

question 83

Multiple Choice

An employee, rightly or wrongly, perceives that the boss doesn't like him. As a result, he expects to get a poor appraisal, regardless of the level of effort he puts in. Under such circumstances, according to the expectancy theory, the employee is likely to see the ________ relationship as weak and demotivating.

• A) rewards-personal goals
• B) effort-performance
• C) performance-reward
• D) personal goal-self-actualization
• E) performance-achievement

Describe the evolution of labor unions' roles and strategies in post-World War II America.

Identify different strategies (forcing, fostering, escape) used by companies and unions in labor negotiations.

Comprehend high-performance work systems and their impact on employee involvement and decision making.

Examine the impact of flexibility in the workplace on employee and employer relationships.

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Definitions:

Negotiators

Individuals engaged in negotiation, working towards reaching agreements or resolving disputes between parties.

Appropriate

Suitable or proper in the context of the circumstances or requirements.

More Power

The possession of greater authority, influence, or strength compared to another individual, group, or entity.

Abuse Power

The misuse of one's position of authority or control to harm, exploit, or unfairly disadvantage others.