Author Question: If you want to increase the relevance of your job to the organization, what should you do? A) ... (Read 202 times)

yoooooman · **on:** Jul 6, 2018

If you want to increase the relevance of your job to the organization, what should you do?

A) Make at least part of your job unique
B) Reduce the percentage of routine activities in your job
C) Expand the number of contacts you have with senior people
D) Become a trainer or mentor for new employees

Question 2

If you use an influence strategy that makes others want to do what you say, which influence strategy are you using?

A) Retribution approach
B) Reciprocity approach
C) Reason approach
D) Relevance approach

aprice35067 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 6, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: A) Incorrect. This is one way to exercise discretion/flexibility.
B) Incorrect. This is one way to exercise discretion/flexibility.
C) Incorrect. This is one way to increase your centrality and visibility.
D) Correct. This is because it places you in a critical position to reduce uncertainty for newcomers and enhance their performance. Also, successful performance in this developmental role earns you the respect and admiration of those colleagues who stand to benefit from your effective training.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: A) Incorrect. Retribution is based on the use of threats or coercion.
B) Incorrect. Reciprocity uses bargaining or obligation to obtain compliance through exerting influence. Others may do what you want, but only out of a sense of obligation.
C) Correct. Reason is based on logical arguments or appeal to personal values. When reason succeeds, then the other person comes to agree with you; they want to do what you ask.
D) Incorrect. Relevance is not an influence strategy, but a strategy for gaining position power.