Hrob Final
Margaret is a team leader at Venusia Corp. She is in charge of maintaining quality and ensures that her team's performance meets the expectations. Moreover, she takes care of streamlining her team production. She is engaging in:
A) Controlling
Which of the following scenarios illustrates the concept of time orientation in cultures?
Albert likes a phone and immediately buys it on credit.
James works as a manager with Wagonsand Wheels Corp. He is in charge of determining how the production tasks are to be distributed and grouped among people. James is engaging in .
C) Organizing
Fred is a manager who believes in living in accordance with established norms and expectations set by his organization. He is a motivated individual who does not believe in pursuing self-gratification or exerting control for the sake of status. Based on these characteristics, which of the following values does Fred have?
Conformity
Angela is brought up in a society that adopts a collectivist culture. Which of the following characteristics is she most likely to have?
Emphasis on friends and extended family
Timothy works for Virgo Corp. He possesses good interpersonal skills and has the ability to motivate people working for him. As a result, his production division contributed significantly to the overall productivity in the last few months. Which of the following management functions is Timothy performing?
Leading
Dorothy is a manager at Taurus Corp. When Dorothy sets goals and lays down various strategies for attaining those goals, she is engaging in.
Planning
Jupiter Energy Solutions Inc. aims to reduce the usage of conventional sources of energy by developing technologies for effective harnessing of wind and solar energy. The company's aim is to contribute to the conservation of resources for the future generation. Which strategy for environmental management has the company adopted?
Sustainable Development
During the annual appraisal, Leroy had been rated as an excellent worker by his manager. The reviews received from his customers also indicated that he was a dedicated worker. However, Leroy had rated himself comparatively low. This type of an appraisal process is an example of a(n) .
a) 360-degree feedback
John, the founder of Belgrade Corp., ensures that his employees are comfortable and are happy to come to work. He makes himself available to his employees no matter how busy he may be, and he often offers advice to employees who slack in their work. John states that his organization is successful because every individual and department works together as a team. Which of the following organizational cultures does Belgrade Corp. possess?
a) A clan culture
Becky, a fresh graduate, is joining a media management firm. She lacks the requisite technical competence to perform her role but she exhibits high levels of commitment. In this scenario, which of the following Situational Leadership II leadership styles is most appropriate to be adopted by Becky's manager?
a) A coaching style? Not sure about this answer
Sandra always looks up to her elder sister for inspiration. She gives a lot of value for her sister's appreciation and encouragement. Therefore, Sandra is motivated by a desire for _.
a) Affiliation
Claude and Robert are the only Europeans in an otherwise purely American corporate team of fifteen peers. They are facing problems with integrating with the team and feel marginalized during team discussions. Which of the following could be the most likely reason for the problems that Claude and Robert are facing?
a) Cultural differences
Simone Inc. is a cosmetic manufacturing company that has operations in both North America and Asia Pacific. The cultural differences between North America and Asia have led to the upper management organizing the company based on geographic locations rather than specializations. Which of the following types of departmentalization has Simone Inc. adopted?
a) Divisional type
Robert meets his old schoolmate Simon who has become a successful and world-famous cardiologist. As a consequence, Robert is motivated to put more effort into expanding his business and making it a multinational organization. Which of the following motivational theories does the given scenario explain
a) ERG theory
Best Foods Inc. is a multinational company. It believes that the practices followed in its home country are the most appropriate ones to follow in foreign countries. Which of the following describes the company's approaches in dealing with multiple cultures?
a) Ethnocentrism
BaySpeed Corp., whose primary product line is jet skis, is planning to gradually improve its production process in a bid to make its jet skis more competitively priced. Which of the following organizational change has BaySpeed Corp. adopted?
a) Incremental change
Who among the following is at the preconventional level of personal moral development?
a) Jonathan makes organizational decisions himself and uses his managerial position for personal benefits
Henry is the executive director of Leo Industries Inc. The main reason for the respect that he receives from his subordinates is his position. Which of the following sources of power has got Henry the respect of his subordinates
a) Legitimate power
Which of the following examples explains the equity theory?
a) Sharon feels that she should have received a higher pay increase compared to her colleague as she finds that her performance was superior to theirs
Steven is the manager of the software development team at Sunrise Solutions Inc. When setting targets for the year, he states that each employee should complete three individual projects during the course of the year. Which of the following characteristics of a SMART goal is seen in the given example
a) Specific
Kate has informed her employees that if they do not make changes in order to improve their productivity and increase the revenues generated by the department, the management will shut down their department. Based on the given scenario, Kate is currently in which of the following stages of the change process?
a) The unfreeze stage using a conventional approach
Which of the following statements is true of cultures with high uncertainty avoidance?
a) They prefer predictable rules and regulations to ambiguity and risk.
Which of the following best describes emotional intelligence?
a) Understanding one's own emotions and the emotions of others
YKJ Corp., a large Japanese electronics manufacturer, has decided to reorganize its departments. Presently, the company is organized into marketing, research and development, and production departments. It has decided to make the departments product specific and organize employees into the video gaming, personal computing, and consumer products departments. Which approach to departmentalization is YKJ currently using and to which approach is it changing?
a) YKJ is currently using the functional approach to departmentalization and is shifting to the divisional approach.
David, who has been working for his organization for over 10 years, is due for a promotion and has been rated only by his managers based on his extensive service. This is an example of a(n) appraisal
a) administrative
Largo Inc. is one of the market leaders in the food industry. It ensures that everything it does in the production process is geared toward keeping production costs low. A price cut is then passed on to its customers. Despite its cost control drive, Largo Inc. still makes products that are on par with industry standards. The organization strategy that Largo Inc. has adopted is referred to as a strategy.
a) cost leadership
Flybolt, a leading manufacturer in the automobile industry, introduces an assembly-line production process. The process involves workers performing specific designated tasks to build subcomponents of the product rather than the complete product. With time, workers get so focused exclusively on their tasks that they lose sight of the big picture. This is a typical example of
a) excessive specialization.
Henderson Corp. provides unlimited paid leaves to its team members, as long as its employees ensure that their work is completed. Kelly, a long-standing team member, takes advantage of this and has taken more than her fair share of leaves every month, asking her colleagues to complete the work that she was supposed to do. This is an example of a dysfunctional norm resulting in .
a) free riding
Naomi is an achievement-oriented, efficient project manager who generally attributes her success to her own actions but tends to blame situational factors when it comes to her failures. This tendency of hers exemplifies a(n) .
a) fundamental attribution error
Your friend calls you and says he wants to talk to you about ethics in the workplace. You assume your friend is facing an ethical dilemma at his job. You know that means:
a) he has a moral choice to make involving the distinction of right and wrong b) what he knows should be done and his self-interests may be in conflict c) he is unsure what rules, beliefs, & values specify what is right or wrong behavior d) all of the above D IS THE ANSWER
Daily Fresh is a store selling food products. The results of a customer survey showed that most people preferred organically grown food products. Hence, the store started to look for suppliers specializing in organic food products. In this scenario, Daily Fresh is adopting a toward managing the environment.
a) market approach
Pluto Inc.'s financial advisors have told the CEO that there would be a brief market crunch toward the end of the financial year, which might affect the profits. As a result, the CEO decided that they would reduce production during that period to minimize production costs. This is an example of a change
a) planned
Rachel's boss sends out an e-mail to the whole organization congratulating her each time she acquires a new client for the organization. She also receives a tenth of her salary as an incentive for her achievement. This is an example of reinforcement
a) positive
Kristin, who works at a travel agency, had made an error while entering client details into the client's itinerary and the travel agency was forced to refund the client's money. As a consequence, Kristin's boss deducted the amount of the refund from her paycheck. This is an example of a(n) . a
a) punishment
Light Industries Inc. produces engines for automobiles. The company's top management has stated that the next target should be to produce engines for ships. Due to the completely divergent thinking required for this project, the design engineers have been initially unable to figure out the requirements to achieve this target. This example shows that the company has set a goal
a) stretch
Ben's team is the sales team at a large pharmaceutical company. His team members all have different ideas on how to rope in a large client, and in the process, they are undercutting each other's efforts. To manage the potential conflict, Ben informs his team that the main purpose of their efforts is to rope in the client and not to beat their peers. In this scenario, Ben has managed conflict by reminding his team about the team's .
a) superordinate goal
Greg is the project lead of a team of ten IT professionals at Thompson & Marsh (T&M) Inc. Due to the recent recession, T&M wants Greg to cut costs, and this involves several changes in his team as well as processes. According to Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, which of the following kinds of leadership styles will best suit Greg's objective?
b) A task-oriented leadership style
Harry, the CEO of Crescent Corp., expects the organization to be nothing less than the best in the industry. The organization is currently in the beginning stages of an innovation that is the first of its kind. Despite the risk involved, Harry pushes forward and states that there is no success without risk, and his attitude serves as a motivational factor to the workers. Which of the following organizational cultures does Crescent Corp. follow?
b) An adhocracy culture
Jordan, an employee at the Fortuna hotel, has been promoted as an assistant manager. He is required to undergo a year's training, spending two months in each department, learning what they do. Which of the following on-the-job training methods does the hotel utilize?
b) Job rotation
Alex has recently been promoted as an assistant manager. As a result, he has also received a pay raise. Which of the following compensation systems does Alex's organization follow?
b) Job-based pay
Who among the following is at the postconventional level of personal moral development?
b) Joseph balances the concern for self with concern for his subordinates and the common good.
Who among the following is at the conventional level of personal moral development?
b) Lewis makes his decisions based on what his family and colleagues say.
Which of the following statements is true of a culture with low uncertainty avoidance?
b) Managers expect members to be relatively adaptable and willing to try new things.
Apart from setting goals to improve employee productivity, Blue Chemicals Inc. plans to introduce social service programs in which employees can participate. Which feature of a SMART2 goal can be observed in this scenario?
b) Meaningful
After setting goals for its employees, Silver Industries Inc. sets up a portal where employees are required to update their daily activities for assessment purposes. Which of the following characteristics of a SMART goal is seen in the given example?
b) Measurable
Triumph Chemicals Inc. is a company producing a variety of chemical compounds. The company shows little concern toward the environmental hazards caused by the byproducts of its manufacturing processes. It releases toxic chemicals into the nearby lake to avoid the costs involved in setting up a treatment facility. Which of the following does the company adopt for managing the environment?
b) Obstructionist stance
Which of the following scenarios illustrates the concept of high power distance in cultures?
b) Patricia is hesitant to question her manager's decisions.
Janet is a nurse at a retirement home. Contrary to the doctor's prescription, she reduces the dosage of a particular drug for one of the residents when she notices that the regular usage of the drug causes certain side effects. Which of the following is the level of personal moral development that Janet has reached?
b) Postconventional
Once a year, the marketing manager of Flintstone Corp. takes his team on a hiking trip. The trip involves his team members attempting to reach a specific clearing in the wilderness and working together to set up the camp. Which of the following is the manager trying to encourage?
b) Task cohesion
Ayon Corporation plans to use solar energy to run all its machines for conservation of resources for the next generation. Which characteristic of a SMART2 goal is seen in the company's objective
b) Timely
In which of the following scenarios is the manager performing the leading management function?
b) Tracy, a project manager at a software company, is motivating her employees to achieve more than their performance targets.
Viola Inc. has made its organizational hierarchy flat in a quest to maximize product innovation from its employees, minimize conflict, and ensure smooth workflow. Viola Inc.'s decision has been influenced by the announcement that two of its biggest competitors are merging. Which of the following organizational changes has Viola Inc. adopted?
b) Transformation change
Henry, a quality control manager, told his employees that the management has stated the organization is losing sales due to flaws and defects in products, and they would be laid off if the department does not improve its efficiency. Henry has utilized to help his subordinates understand a need for change
b) a burning platform approach
Rex believes in the importance of first impressions so much so that he finds it difficult to change it even when presented with contrary evidence. Rex's perceptual bias is referred to as a(n) .
b) anchoring and adjustment error
During his performance review, Jack's managers stated in their feedback that he would have to improve his productivity and quality of work or else he would be laid off. This is an example of a(n) appraisal.
b) developmental
Cardeck, an automobile manufacturing firm, is characterized by an organizational structure that has designated departments and sub departments to handle different operations. The production unit has employees with similar technical skills and expertise to deal with product development, while the marketing department exclusively handles promotional sales activities. This is an example of departmentalization
b) functional
Scarlet Corp. has put together a team of employees who are all specialists in the field of biometrics. The CEO of Scarlet Corp. wants them to develop a retina scanner that can be customized to fit client needs. The team of biometric engineers is an example of a team
b) functional
Robert and Frida work in a large event management firm. While the event that Frida worked on was a huge success, the one that Robert worked on had several issues and was not as successful. Frida feels that Robert failed because he is irresponsible and lacks the skills to be successful in the event management industry. However, the real reason for Robert's event failing was the vendors that were contracted. Frida's observation about Robert is an example of a(n) .
b) fundamental attribution error
Because you know how your friend usually makes decisions, you assume he will take the Utilitarian approach to the dilemma. This means he will base his decision on
b) how to assure that the basic rights of individuals are protected
Mark is a telemarketing executive. He feels he is getting a lower salary than other employees, who are performing a similar role. Hence, he quits his job for a better offer in a larger company. Mark's actions are an attempt to .
b) increase his perceived equity
You know that the company your friend works for is very large, has a matrix structure, and that there is a lot of pressure to be profitable. This usually
b) increases the chances that unethical behavior will occur
Dana finds her interior designing job to be extremely challenging. She is highly competent and derives a lot of satisfaction from her job. Dana's feelings can be attributed to .
b) intrinsic motivation
The human resources team at Crusty Corp., an organization that is just a year old, plans to start a recruitment drive to add another level to the hierarchy of their finance department. The team is currently in discussions with the finance manager about the additional positions as well as the skill requirements. In this scenario, the process carried out by the human resources team refers to a .
b) job analysis Not sure, from chegg
You as well as some other group members have requested that the teacher allow them to join other groups for the next project. Based on this information alone, an expert in group process would say your group was
b) lacked cohesiveness
Tina is a broad-minded project manager who is always open to fresh perspectives. She believes in incorporating sustainable workplace practices. Being a firm believer in being open to new experiences and in sustainable organizational behavior, Tina should typically .
b) learn from diverse stakeholders and promote creativity
Natalie has received an unscheduled raise in her salary based on her overall performance for the six months that she has been with the organization. According to the scenario, Natalie's organization follows a system.
b) merit-based pay
"To protect and serve every human life by providing the best healthcare facilities and products" is an example of a _.
b) mission statement
Grapa Inc. requires that its trainees attend a six-month business development program at a university chosen by the organization to improve their skills and use their new knowledge on the job. Grapa Inc. engages in training.
b) off-the-job
Vivian undertakes a core self-evaluation that assesses his personality traits effectively. His results indicate high levels of generalized self-efficacy. This indicates that Vivian is more likely to:
b) persist in the face of difficulties.
Charles is the manager of the finance team of an organization. The members of the team ensure that they minimize errors in their tasks as Charles has a say in the decisions regarding their promotions and other benefits. Hence, Charles is able to influence his team through _.
b) reward power
Lily who has been working as a server at a fast food restaurant has learnt how to cook and is helping the chef prepare meals in the kitchqen as well. As a result, Lily's manager has given her a raise. This is an example of a _.
b) skill-based pay
You also wonder if top management supports ethical behavior because you know
b) top management must support and reward ethical behavior
Chris, the manager of Quad Corp., has been with the organization for more years than any other employee. He has been consistent in his service to the organization and has played a major part in the success of the organization. He monitors his subordinates closely, looking for inconsistencies and inefficiency. Quad Corp. makes a small profit, which is a result of its cost cutting to maintain a lower cost of production and avoidance of risk. Which of the following organizational cultures does Quad Corp. follow
c) A hierarchy culture
Nora puts productivity of her team above everything else. In fact, she places very little significance on her team members' personal needs creating a work environment that promotes performance over trust. Which of the following leadership behavioral styles is exhibited by Nora?
c) A task management style
The Regal Hotel invites its largest shareholders to a monthly meeting in which it briefs them on what is being done in the hotel and receives suggestions and insights from them on its systems and processes. The shareholders are invited to an elaborate dinner and the best service from the friendly staff. Which of the following organization structures is apparent in the Regal Hotel?
c) An outward-facing structure
Soctt acts as a facilitator and bridge between units or groups which would not otherwise interact. Identify Scott's role.
c) Boundary spanner
Which of the following is an example of an instrumental value?
c) Charity
Which of the following scenarios illustrates the concept of low uncertainty avoidance in cultures?
c) Cindy likes to bring innovative ideas to her work as a design engineer.
White Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a multinational firm with a number of branches across the world. When working in countries with different cultures, it focuses on mutual coordination and an understanding of the differences in cultures. Which of the following approaches has the company adopted?
c) Egalicentrism
Your HROB 101 instructor has assigned you to groups to work on a team project. You have moved into a circle and are introducing yourself and discussing what must be done and the tasks involved. At what stage of group process is your group?
c) Forming
Nebulia is a country rich in the production of tropical fruits. It is dependent on Helmsford, its neighbor, for food grains and spices, while Helmsford imports fruits from Nebulia. Which of the following terms best describes the interdependence between these two countries?
c) Globalization
In which of the following scenarios is the manager performing the controlling management function?
c) Martha, a floor supervisor at a manufacturing unit, is giving her employees tips and suggestions on ensuring that employees meet performance expectations.
Your HROB 101 group has been working on the project for some time and you find that some people are not showing up or doing the assigned tasks on time. When told the group wants to lower their grades because of their lack of participation they say, "Unfair! We never said we would do that!" What stage of group process did your group skip?
c) Norming
George's repeated tardiness led his supervisor to cut it out of his paycheck. He was further warned that a repetition of this behavior would lead to a larger portion of his pay being cut. George could not afford to lose any more of his pay and decided to never be late for work again. Which of the following levels of moral development does George exemplify in this scenario?
c) Preconventional
Margaret is an employee at Virgo Corp. She is self-centered and follows the rules in order to avoid punishment. Which of the following levels of personal moral development has Margaret reached?
c) Preconventional
Margaret was a senior executive of Taurgo Corp. till she became a whistle-blower and reported to the F.B.I. of alleged bribery and scams committed by them. Which of the following levels of moral development was Margaret exemplifying when she testified against her employers?
c) Preconventional
You notice that Bob always seems to come up with ideas but never supports them, Mary always gets excited about Bob's ideas and urges the group to adopt them, and Tom always offers helpful insight on the pros and cons of the ideas presented. Someone skilled in group process would say that these three members have different in the group. OK
c) Roles OR d) Value
Stella wants to be hired by a large advertising firm. She feels the job would help her utilize her creative skills. Which of the following needs is Stella looking to satisfy?
c) Self-actualization needs
Wendy, a project lead, arranges training sessions for her team members to make them independent knowledgeable leaders. She encourages collaborative actions and goes out of her way to ensure that none of her employees is negatively impacted by company policies. Which of the following styles of leaderships does Wendy's approach exemplify?
c) Servant leadership
Lorraine goes shopping for a pair of jeans at Vestis, a large single brand retail store that manufactures its own products. After many trials, she finds that while size 28 of a particular pair of pants fits her, a similarly sized pair of jeans of another style does not. To ensure that the products of the same size should be consistent, on which of the following fundamentals of conventional organization should Vestis Inc. focus?
c) Standardization
Katie who has been working in the most popular branch of the Hollandaise Bank has been transferred to another branch in a remote part of the town. Katie is very upset about the change because she always said that she worked in the best branch of the biggest bank in the country and would not be able to say that anymore. Katie's resistance to change is caused by which of the following reasons?
c) Threat to identity
Which of the following examples shows a sustainable approach to fairness?
c) Tony feels that he should support the daily wageworkers in his community in their quest for better work conditions
Professor Dawson is strict and threatens students with punishments like low grades and extra class hours if they fail to submit assignments on time. Therefore, Professor Dawson influences his students through _.
c) coercive power
Tracy is working on a project, the process for which was decided by her manager. She is aware that the process is inefficient and not the best way to do the project, but her manager insists that it gets done his way. Tracy is most probably suffering from a(n) _.
c) cognitive dissonance error
G&K is a computer manufacturing center that has a product-based organizational structure. Its teams are broadly categorized into laptop services, desktop services, and handheld services according to the specific kind of products each of it deals with. Further, it is segregated based on geographic segmentation. This is a typical example of departmentalization
c) divisional
Shirley compares the grade she received for her school project to that of her friend Susan. Shirley feels satisfied because Susan also obtained a similar result. This example explains the principle of the _.
c) equity theory
Aqua Inc. provides its employees with a ten days annual leave period during the month of December along with a Christmas bonus every year. This is an example of a schedule.
c) fixed-interval
Albert feels that his company has not given him sufficient opportunities to utilize his skills to advance his career. Therefore, he joins a sports club where he can socialize with people. The given example provides an illustration of the _.
c) frustration-regression principle
Your friend's company has a reputation for having a strong organizational culture. Organizational culture
c) has been shown to encourage ethical behavior
Ron, the CEO of Tristin Corp., has built the company from scratch. It now produces ten times as much as its competitors and is a market leader in the industry. With demand meeting supply and holding a high market share, Ron states that the organization is extremely successful with its high annual turnover. Tristin Corp. is an example of a(n) culture
c) market
The CEO of Grey Inc. makes sure that the organization's investors receive their dividends correctly and are well informed about the organization's financial position. He accepts suggestions from the investors and, in several cases, has incorporated them into the organization's systems. Grey Inc. is an example of an organization with a(n) structure
c) outward-facing
Ruby Industries Inc. is a company high on individualism. Hence, it would:
c) use a piece-rate system to increase workers' productivity
Flexigen Corp. is a pharmaceutical company. It has recently released an approved drug that has minor side effects. Despite the side effects, the drug is not removed from the market as it provides significant relief to a larger number of people than those affected by the side effects. Flexigen Corp's action can be justified on grounds of .
c) utilitarianism
"To be the best service provider of audio technology and good sound" is an example of a .
c) vision statement
Simone is a skilled advertising professional with several years of experience. She has been a loyal employee of Adiverse Inc. for the past seven years. Her team lead gives her complete autonomy to perform her role and does not interfere even in major responsibilities. In this scenario, which of the following styles of leadership is evident?
d) A delegating style
Rex is an achievement-oriented individual. His firm always uses him during time crunches, as he is one of the most dependable members of his team. He sets goals that lead him to demonstrate high levels of performance. In this scenario, which of the following Big Five personality traits does Rex exhibit?
d) Conscientiousness
Boris is an excellent software developer and is highly respected by his colleagues. Many employees look to him for help in solving problems. Which of the following sources of power has earned Boris the respect of his colleagues?
d) Expert power
Jason, a team lead provides strict process instructions to his followers to ensure that the work is done in a specific manner. He ensures that all his team members are aware of their role in the process and the process is followed meticulously. Which of the following kinds of behaviors does Jason exhibit?
d) Initiating structure behavior
Amanda feels that successful completion of a soft skill course would enhance her prospects of finding a good job. Which of the following aspects of the expectancy theory is highlighted in this example
d) Instrumentality
Joe believes in employee voice at the workplace and is pleased to be a dues paying member of the local craft union. This would be an example for which type of group?
d) Membership group
Which of the following examples illustrates low valence?
d) Pamela is keen on extra hours of practice that would help her win the annual talent show to be held in her community
Which of the following examples illustrates the concept of instrumentality?
d) Pamela is keen on extra hours of practice that would help her win the annual talent show to be held in her community
Orchid Paints Inc. is a multinational company. It recently opened a branch in Maldovia. The company has decided to adopt the business strategies followed in Maldovia to maximize its profits. Which of the following approaches has the company adopted for working with diverse cultures?
d) Polycentrism
Martha works as a senior manager in a financial consulting firm. When she deals with her subordinates, she understands and guides them using her morals to differentiate between right and wrong. Which of the following levels of personal moral development has Martha reached?
d) Postconventional
Which of the following scenarios illustrates the concept of low power distance in cultures?
d) Syeda participates in making decisions along with her work team
Gary assesses his level of reasoning abilities and understands that he is at the conventional level of personal development. In which of the following situations does Gary typically exhibit this level of development?
d) When he follows rules and lives up to the expectations of others
Although your group has a lot of good ideas and there was a lot of enthusiasm and you thought you were in a great group, several folks in the group just are not contributing. An expert in group process would call these people
d) external locus of control Not sure about this
Jack works hard on his projects as his manager promises him a salary increase on successful completion of the project. Jack's hard work can be attributed to .
d) extrinsic motivation
Hannah and Alice are peers in a software company. Due to her workload, Hannah requests Alice to help her complete her project. Alice makes an mistake in the code that Hannah has to spend several days to fix. Hannah feels that Alice has made a mistake on purpose, while in reality, Alice has done it accidentally. This is an example of a(n) _.
d) fundamental attribution error
While studying ethical behavior, Tina analyzes the level of moral development that she herself exhibits. She considers herself maturing with every experience and is presently characterized by a postconventional level of moral development. Based on this level of moral development, Tina is more likely to be
d) guided by an internalized set of principles universally recognized as just and right.
The employees at Pretzies Inc., a food processing company, closely follow their managers' orders without any dissent, as it is a high power distance firm. The human resources team wants to perform a performance appraisal. Based on the given information, Pretzies Inc.'s performance appraisal process should:
d) include peers and subordinates as appraisers
Global Inc. has a policy where every month managers and team leaders rate the efficiency and productivity of an employee. Based on these ratings the human resources team decides on whether or not to raise their salary or promote them. These ratings also help the employees assess themselves. This is an example of a _.
d) performance appraisal
Halo Corp. is led by its CEO, Henry, who has been with the organization since its inception. All the organization's decisions are made collaboratively by the employees and management. Halo Corp. tries its best to ensure its employees have job satisfaction and happiness, providing them with adequate holidays and an annual paid leave. Production is done according to strict company policies and methods. Halo Corp. is an example of a type of organization.
d) sustainable defender
Noble Corp. has a process where it converts organic waste from expired food products into manure for plants, which it packages and sells to farmers. This is an example of a strategy.
d) transformer
The state government of Tauresia has instructed its utilities firms to schedule rolling blackouts on a daily basis. The purpose of these blackouts is to ensure that power supply is available to its neighboring states. The government believes that although people may suffer some discomfort during these blackouts, it is in the best interests of a larger group of people. The Tauresian government's decision is an example of _
d) utilitarianism
In a bid to increase sales, Fred, the CEO of Harold Inc., announced that employees in the marketing department who acquire at least two new clients between January and March would receive a bonus. This is an example of a schedule.
d) variable-ratio
Henry, an employee of Morgan Inc., works from his office in Greamsland. While Henry is situated in Greamsland, his team members are located in several locations all around the country. The team members all have different kinds of expertise, and they work independently to achieve Morgan's goals. Henry is part of a team.
d) virtual
You know the people in your group are smart and capable but instead of listening to everyone in the group, Martin, who has an outgoing personality and dominates discussion, decides what should be done and cuts off everyone else in the group and suggests the group move forward since they all agree on what to do. No one contradicts Martin's assumptions. An expert in group process would be concerned about
e) Groupthink
Since you know he is going to discuss with you what he should do, you wonder if his organization has a code of ethics because a code of ethics
e) both a, b, and c
Ryan grows up in a society that gives importance to the quality of life. Hence, Ryan would:
give more importance to personal relationships.