Each Manager in an Organization Possesses Certain Amounts of Authority

question 53

Multiple Choice

Each manager in an organization possesses certain amounts of authority. For example, the president possesses the most authority; the first-line supervisor, the least. According to Fayol, this is known as ________.

• A) unity of command
• B) esprit de corps
• C) stability of tenure
• D) scalar chain
• E) decentralization

Acknowledge the breadth of psychology fields as reflected in subdivisions within the APA.

Understand the role of industrial/organizational psychology in workplace dynamics.

Comprehend the role of social psychology in studying interpersonal relationships and group dynamics.

Distinguish experimental psychology's focus on fundamental psychological processes.

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Definitions:

Negative Message

Communication that delivers bad news or delivers information likely to disappoint or upset the recipient.

Obscure Bad News

Strategically minimizing the visibility or understanding of negative information or developments.

Sincere Apology

An authentic expression of regret for an action or mistake, highlighting genuine remorse and intention to rectify the situation.

Financial Loss

The reduction in monetary value that occurs as a result of an investment decision or business operation.