Author Question: Tim is the CEO of Doc.com, a information search Internet company. A manager comes in saying that ... (Read 31 times)

elizabeth18 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Tim is the CEO of Doc.com, a information search Internet company. A manager comes in saying that he's been trying to get the information services manager to meet with him to discuss a new product, but the IS manager keeps claiming he's too busy.

Tim calls the IS manager and asks him to come to his office. The IS manager shows up, Tim tells him to meet with the other manager and do so now. The meeting happens. Tim's power to do this is an example of:
A) rational persuasion.
B) charisma.
C) expert power.
D) position power.

Question 2

In workplace jargon, the term glass ceiling refers to ________.

A) the perceived difference in cognitive abilities between male and female employees
B) the theoretical organizational level beyond which no discrimination exists
C) the cumulative difference between opportunities and rewards offered to male and female employees
D) the invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions