Many individuals are reluctant to admit that they have made a wrong decision. List some of the methods that these individuals might use to reduce their dissonance.
What will be an ideal response?
Any or all of the following: (a) They may seek information that supports the wisdom of the decision. (b) They may selectively perceive (distort) information in a way that supports their decision. (c) They may adopt a less favorable view of foregone alternatives. (d) They may minimize the importance of the negative aspects of the decision and exaggerate the importance of the positive aspects.
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________ is a necessary condition of high performance because it contributes to good long-term relationships with employees, customers, and the public.
A. Ethical behavior B. Emotional behavior C. Cognitive behavior D. Physical behavior E. Mental behavior
Leaders who demonstrate management-by-exception (passive) behaviors ______.
A. inspire followers B. do not look for errors but correct them when they find them C. actively look for errors and correct them when they find them D. avoid leadership activity
Compare and contrast two models of team development.
What will be an ideal response?
When corporate citizenship is initiated and led from the middle or lower levels of the organization, it can be referred to as ______.
A. catalytic approach B. corporate advocacy C. transitional responsibilities D. agency theory