Barbara Is the Lead Editor for a Small, City Newspaper

question 81

Multiple Choice

Barbara is the lead editor for a small, city newspaper. One of her advertising sales representatives, Mathew, is pulling in a lot of restaurant clients. Barbara realizes that Mathew is quite knowledgeable about food and speaks quite elegantly while describing different dishes. She has offered Mathew an opportunity to write a weekly restaurant review. Mathew is very happy with his new job role. Which aspect of creating a positive organization is being utilized by Barbara?

• A) rewarding more than punishing
• B) building on organization strengths
• C) emphasizing individual growth
• D) encouraging intense unbridled competition
• E) focusing on outcomes

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Definitions:

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, leading to physiological reactions like increased heart rate or sweating.

Catharsis

The act of letting go and thus offering alleviation from intense or suppressed feelings.

Adaptive Manner

A way of adjusting or modifying behavior or methods to better suit new conditions or environments.

Catharsis

A process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions, often through art, dialogue, or experience.