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elizabeth18

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Explain the following terms: role perception and role expectation.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

For management, the major downside of telecommuting is ________.
 
  A) decreased productivity
  B) increased turnover
  C) reduced morale
  D) difficulty in scheduling work
  E) less direct supervision of employees


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Answer to Question 1

Our view of how we're supposed to act in a given situation is role perception. We engage in certain types of behavior based on how we believe we are supposed to behave. We get these perceptions from stimuli all around usfor example, friends, books, films, television.
Role expectation is the way others believe you should act in a given context. The role of a United States federal judge is viewed as having propriety and dignity, whereas a football coach is seen as aggressive, dynamic, and inspiring to his players.

Answer to Question 2

E
Explanation: E) The potential plusses of telecommuting for management include a larger labor pool from which to select, higher productivity, less turnover, improved morale, and reduced office space costs. The major downside for management is less direct supervision of employees.



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