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Jipu 123

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Getting rid of routine activities, expanding task variety, and initiating new ideas may allow one to gain position power in an organization because flexibility has been increased.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Your supervisor remarks, If you do not complete the project by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, you will not be able to go on vacation next week. This is an example of the retribution influence strategy.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 6, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Flexibility increases with discretion and task variety. Also, initiating new (and successful) ideas increases the likelihood that the manager will rely more heavily on the employee.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Retribution is based on a personal threat, such as imposing sanctions if the manager's will is not obeyed. Indirect retribution occurs when a manager uses intimidation or pressure to change someone's opinion or actions.


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