The Extent to Which Less Powerful Members of Institutions and Organizations

question 21

Multiple Choice

The extent to which less powerful members of institutions and organizations within a culture expect and accept an unequal distribution of power is referred to as ________.

• A) human-nature
• B) power distance
• C) value orientation
• D) preferred personality

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Definitions:

Bivariate Analysis

A statistical method that involves the analysis of two variables to determine their relationships and interactions, often used to find cause-and-effect relationships.

Theory X View

A management assumption that employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can, believing that they must be closely supervised and coerced to achieve productivity.

Contingency Approach

A management theory that suggests the best way to manage an organization depends on the specific circumstances and variables present.

Situational Management

Situational management is an adaptive leadership approach that advocates for adjusting management style and strategies based on the specific circumstances and needs of the situation.