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vicky

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Lavon has been feeling dissatisfied with his position of late. Particularly, he feels that he is underutilized. According to motivation theories, what should Lavon's supervisor do?
 
  A) fire him
  B) promote him
  C) include him in revising his job description
  D) mentor him to use his time better
  E) appoint him to numerous committees

Question 2

Which of the following terms refers to the process by which an individual's desire for acceptance by the group and the pressure by the group on individual members to match its standards results in a change in individual attitudes and behaviors?
 
  A) conformity
  B) coercion
  C) commitment
  D) convergence
  E) confluence
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Reply #1 on: Jul 6, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: C) By including Lavon in determining the job description, his supervisor would allow Lavon the opportunity to not only make decisions about his work but also to take those tasks from start to finish.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Conformity is the adjustment of one's behavior to align with the norms of the group. As a member of a group, you desire acceptance by the group. Thus you are susceptible to conforming to the group's norms.


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