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Garrulous

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Diane is a powerful manager. How would she most likely deal with Jacob, a poor performer?
 
  A) She would reduce his workload.
  B) She would avoid him.
  C) She would compensate for his performance.
  D) She would encourage him to get training to improve.
  E) She would send him an email expressing her displeasure.

Question 2

A team that has a good plan, but is also willing to adjust their master plan and adapt when conditions call for it demonstrates high ________, an important variable in successful team processes.
 
  A) goal specificity
  B) goal congruency
  C) social loafing
  D) diversity
  E) reflexivity


mceravolo

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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: D) Powerful managers were more likely to respond to poor performers by either directly confronting them or frankly encouraging them to get training to improve. Less powerful managers enacted strategies not to confront the poor performer, like compensating for poor performance or avoiding the individual altogether.

Answer to Question 2

E
Explanation: E) Reflexivity is the team characteristic of reflecting on and adjusting the master plan when necessary. It is considered part of the process variables.



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