Which answer best completes the following sentence? If managers ...

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Which answer best completes the following sentence? If managers competently engage employees, the results can produce the following for employees: a sense of competence,
 
  A) choice, and meaningfulness.
  B) choice, and personal consequence.
  C) choice, meaningfulness, personal consequence, and trust.
  D) meaningfulness, and trust.
  E) None of the answer choices is correct.

Question 2

Why is the boss never around to give his approval when I have some ideas on how to approach the problem? you think. Which initiative level does your boss expect?
 
  A) Wait to be told
  B) Act then report
  C) Initiate action and report only routinely
  D) Ask what to do

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: A) Incorrect. These two are correct answers, but other effects of competent delegation include increased trust and feelings of personal consequence.
B) Incorrect. These two are correct answers, but other effects of competent delegation include meaningfulness and trust.
C) Correct. It also fosters an increased sense of commitment to the job and organization.
D) Incorrect. These two are correct answers, but other effects of competent delegation include choice and personal consequence.
E) Incorrect. In addition to competence, competently administered delegation can result in increased choice, meaningfulness, personal consequence, and trust.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: A) Incorrect. The fact that you have ideas about problem solving indicates that he permits you some independent thought rather than expecting you to wait until he tells you when and how to act.
B) Incorrect. The fact that you have to wait until he approves your ideas indicates that you do not have autonomy to make significant decisions and report only on your results.
C) Incorrect. The fact that you have to wait until he approves your ideas indicates that you do not have autonomy to make significant decisions and report only on your results.
D) Correct. In this model, some discretion is given the subordinate with regard to the timing of the task, but not its content.