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A retail company introduced strict sales targets and daily performance rankings tied to bonus opportunities. Employees later felt disconnected and unsupported, so one manager focused more on coaching employees and encouraging communication. Match the situation to the MOST relevant concepts. a) Task-oriented leadershipb) Relationship-oriented leadershipc) Expectancy Theoryd) Consideration behavior

A tech startup raised employee salaries and upgraded the office space. While complaints about working conditions decreased, many employees still felt unmotivated because their jobs were repetitive and highly controlled. Later, managers allowed employees to choose their own project methods and publicly praised innovative ideas during meetings. Match the situation to the MOST relevant concepts. a) Hygiene factorsb) Autonomyc) Intrinsic motivationd) Competence

A manager grants an i-deal to a high-performing employee. The arrangement includes greater autonomy, opportunities to develop new skills, and flexibility in work scheduling. Several coworkers become dissatisfied, despite receiving the same salary and performance ratings as before. Which statement provides the BEST explanation for the coworkers’ reactions?

Which statement would Fiedler MOST likely reject?

Which of the following employee behaviors would MOST strongly suggest high conscientiousness? a) Consistently meets deadlines. b) Carefully plans work before beginning. c) Frequently seeks social interaction. d) Enjoys exploring unconventional ideas.

A manager has developed a particularly strong working relationship with Employee A. Over time, Employee A is given access to high-profile projects, receives more informal coaching, and is frequently consulted before important decisions are made. After noticing these differences, several coworkers become less satisfied with their work environment. Which explanation is MOST consistent with organizational behavior theories?

According to the Ohio State behavioral approach, which of the following statements are TRUE? a) Initiating structure involves defining roles and organizing work. b) Consideration involves concern for employee well-being and relationships. c) A leader may be high or low on either dimension. d) Research conclusively demonstrated that one behavioral combination is optimal in every situation.

An employee has adequate pay and job security but actively seeks opportunities to lead projects, develop new skills, and earn recognition. Which statements are TRUE? I. Maslow would likely classify these motives as higher-order needs. II. McClelland would view this behavior as potentially reflecting a high need for competence. III. Herzberg would classify growth and achievement as motivators.

Sophia notices that managers in her company’s virtual teams often evaluate employees who respond quickly to emails and speak frequently in online meetings as more committed and productive, even when objective performance metrics show little difference across employees. Which two concepts MOST likely explain this bias?

An employee believes: working hard will improve performance; high performance will lead to rewards; the rewards offered are not personally desirable. Which statement is MOST accurate?