Question 1

Your boss states,"To foster empowerment,you should provide individuals with a large difficult task at the beginning.The theory is if they can master this difficult task first,this will encourage feelings of empowerment." He then asks for your comment.How should you respond?

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Question 2

Scenario: The following are personal assessment scores for George and Bill on the five core dimensions of empowerment. Use these scores to answer the following questions.
 
-Which is an accurate interpretation of the personal assessment score results?

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Question 3

Scenario: The following are personal assessment scores for George and Bill on the five core dimensions of empowerment. Use these scores to answer the following questions.
 
-Which is an accurate interpretation of the personal assessment score results?

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Question 4

Scenario: The following are personal assessment scores for George and Bill on the five core dimensions of empowerment. Use these scores to answer the following questions.
 
-Which is an accurate interpretation of the personal assessment score results?

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Question 5

In providing resources so that others may accomplish their work,if individuals believe they have the resources they need to be successful and they have the freedom to pursue what they want to accomplished,you have fostered a sense of which dimension of empowerment?

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Self-efficacy refers to the belief in one's ability to accomplish a particular task, while self-determination refers to the sense of personal autonomy and control over one's life. Providing resources that enable individuals to accomplish their work can help them feel capable and in control of their work, which fosters self-efficacy and self-determination.

Question 6

Scenario: The following are personal assessment scores for George and Bill on the five core dimensions of empowerment. Use these scores to answer the following questions.
 
-Which of the following is a good way to increase George's sense of empowerment?

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Question 7

Scenario: The following are personal assessment scores for George and Bill on the five core dimensions of empowerment. Use these scores to answer the following questions.
 
-Which is an accurate interpretation of the personal assessment score results?

Accepted Answer

Both George and Bill scored high on the personal assessment for internal locus of control, indicating that they exhibit a belief that their actions and decisions can directly impact their outcomes, rather than relying on external factors. Option A is incorrect as both George and Bill scored high on the personal assessment for self-starters. Option B is not supported by the given scores. Option C is also incorrect as both George and Bill scored high on the personal assessment for internal locus of control.

Question 8

The guideline to model the behaviors you want others to achieve is related to which dimension(s)of empowerment?

Accepted Answer

The guideline to model the behaviors you want others to achieve relates to the dimension of self-efficacy, as it involves demonstrating confidence and competence in a particular task or behavior. It also relates to the dimension of trust, as modeling appropriate behavior can help build trust between individuals and encourage them to follow your lead.

Question 9

Scenario: The following are personal assessment scores for George and Bill on the five core dimensions of empowerment. Use these scores to answer the following questions.
 
-Which is an accurate interpretation of the personal assessment score results?

Accepted Answer

George's higher scores indicate a greater level of passion and innovation in his work compared to Bill.

Question 10

The guideline to articulate a clear vision and goals is related to which dimension(s)of empowerment?

Accepted Answer

The guideline to articulate a clear vision and goals is related to the dimensions of self-determination, personal consequence, and meaningfulness. Self-determination refers to the ability to make choices and control one's own life, which is essential in setting and achieving goals. Personal consequence refers to the belief that one's actions will have an impact and make a difference, which gives motivation to pursue the set goals. Meaningfulness refers to the understanding and relevance of the goals to one's values and aspirations, which provides a sense of purpose and direction in life. Trust and self-efficacy may also be important for empowerment, but they are not directly related to the task of articulating a clear vision and goals.

Question 11

You coach high school sports.Your team has lost 37 games in a row prior to your arrival.Having returned from an empowerment seminar,you decide what is best for your players is to model the correct behaviors.Which is best?

Accepted Answer

While all of the options may have some merit, the best choice would be to combine the strengths of options A and B by inviting players from the 1972 state championship team to talk to your team and also demonstrating the desired behaviors yourself, as you were an all-stater. This allows for both an external perspective on success as well as showing personal commitment and leadership towards the goal of winning. Option C may be too focused on the end result and not enough on the process of getting there.

Question 12

You have recently been promoted.In looking through the prior supervisor's records,you note that she had regular meetings with her employees both individually and as a team.The meetings seemed to focus on how important the individual's and the team's efforts were to the organization's objective.What was this supervisor good at?

Accepted Answer

The fact that the supervisor had regular meetings with her employees, both individually and as a team, focusing on the importance of their efforts to the organization's objectives, suggests that the supervisor was good at providing support to her employees. She made an effort to recognize their contributions and motivate them to continue working towards the organization's goals.

Question 13

The federal government has asked how your company plans to reduce pollution in your metropolitan area.You decide to organize a team (members from different departments)to handle the government's request.To increase a sense of empowerment,what should you do?

Accepted Answer

To increase a sense of empowerment, it is best to allow the team to make the decision and implement the solution. This will give the team a sense of ownership and accountability for the outcome, which can lead to increased enthusiasm and motivation. Additionally, allowing the team to make their own decisions can lead to innovative solutions and multiple perspectives being considered.

Question 14

Which is an attribute of a measurable goal?

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Question 15

Scenario: The following are personal assessment scores for George and Bill on the five core dimensions of empowerment. Use these scores to answer the following questions.
 
-Which of the following is a good way to increase Bill's sense of empowerment?

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Question 16

You recently discovered that your brother-in-law paid $1,000 more in computer purchases than you budgeted.In your conversation with him,he explains the additional cost is because he ordered the screen saver with the flying toasters; he likes them better.You remark to your brother-in-law,"I don't hold you totally responsible because obviously you made the best decision you could given your limited intellect." As you slump into your chair,what should you decide concerning your relationship with your brother-in-law?

Accepted Answer

The statement made by the speaker is condescending and insulting towards the brother-in-law, which is not a productive or respectful way to handle a disagreement. Instead, exhibiting a more caring and personal concern for him would be a better approach to maintain a positive relationship with him.

Question 17

If you provide employees a budget that allows them the discretion to spend money on activities they consider important for completing the job successfully,you have utilized which guideline for developing empowerment?

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Providing employees with a budget that allows them discretion in spending money is an example of providing resources, which is a guideline for developing empowerment.

Question 18

You have decided to keep the work climate fun and use superlatives in providing feedback.Also,you plan to highlight the important impact that your employees' work will produce and you plan to try to foster activities that encourage friendships.You are doing what?

Accepted Answer

The use of superlatives and fun language in feedback suggests that the manager is trying to arouse positive emotions and create a fun work environment. Additionally, focusing on the impact of employees' work and trying to foster friendships suggests that the manager is trying to create a sense of community and support among the team.

Question 19

Scenario: The following are personal assessment scores for George and Bill on the five core dimensions of empowerment. Use these scores to answer the following questions.
 
-Which is an accurate interpretation of the personal assessment score results?

Accepted Answer

The question does not provide enough information to determine if either George or Bill will attempt a difficult task or if they are good friends. However, Bill's score indicates that he feels that his job fits very well with his personal values.

Question 20

The guideline that fosters activities to encourage the formation of friendships and keeps the workplace environment fun and interesting is related to which dimension(s)of empowerment?

Accepted Answer

The guideline for fostering activities to encourage friendships and keep the workplace environment fun and interesting is related to the dimension of empowerment known as meaningfulness. This dimension focuses on creating a sense of purpose and motivation within individuals, which can be achieved through enjoyable and fulfilling experiences such as team bonding activities.

Quiz 8: Empowering and Delegating

Your boss states,"To foster empowerment,you should provide individuals with a large difficult task at the beginning.The theory is if they can master this difficult task first,this will encourage feelings of empowerment." He then asks for your comment.How should you respond?

Scenario: The following are personal assessment scores for George and Bill on the five core dimensions of empowerment. Use these scores to answer the following questions. -Which is an accurate interpretation of the personal assessment score results?

Scenario: The following are personal assessment scores for George and Bill on the five core dimensions of empowerment. Use these scores to answer the following questions. -Which is an accurate interpretation of the personal assessment score results?

Scenario: The following are personal assessment scores for George and Bill on the five core dimensions of empowerment. Use these scores to answer the following questions. -Which is an accurate interpretation of the personal assessment score results?

In providing resources so that others may accomplish their work,if individuals believe they have the resources they need to be successful and they have the freedom to pursue what they want to accomplished,you have fostered a sense of which dimension of empowerment?

Scenario: The following are personal assessment scores for George and Bill on the five core dimensions of empowerment. Use these scores to answer the following questions. -Which of the following is a good way to increase George's sense of empowerment?

Scenario: The following are personal assessment scores for George and Bill on the five core dimensions of empowerment. Use these scores to answer the following questions. -Which is an accurate interpretation of the personal assessment score results?

The guideline to model the behaviors you want others to achieve is related to which dimension(s) of empowerment?

Scenario: The following are personal assessment scores for George and Bill on the five core dimensions of empowerment. Use these scores to answer the following questions. -Which is an accurate interpretation of the personal assessment score results?

The guideline to articulate a clear vision and goals is related to which dimension(s) of empowerment?

You coach high school sports.Your team has lost 37 games in a row prior to your arrival.Having returned from an empowerment seminar,you decide what is best for your players is to model the correct behaviors.Which is best?

The federal government has asked how your company plans to reduce pollution in your metropolitan area.You decide to organize a team (members from different departments) to handle the government's request.To increase a sense of empowerment,what should you do?

Which is an attribute of a measurable goal?

Scenario: The following are personal assessment scores for George and Bill on the five core dimensions of empowerment. Use these scores to answer the following questions. -Which of the following is a good way to increase Bill's sense of empowerment?

If you provide employees a budget that allows them the discretion to spend money on activities they consider important for completing the job successfully,you have utilized which guideline for developing empowerment?

You have decided to keep the work climate fun and use superlatives in providing feedback.Also,you plan to highlight the important impact that your employees' work will produce and you plan to try to foster activities that encourage friendships.You are doing what?

Scenario: The following are personal assessment scores for George and Bill on the five core dimensions of empowerment. Use these scores to answer the following questions. -Which is an accurate interpretation of the personal assessment score results?

The guideline that fosters activities to encourage the formation of friendships and keeps the workplace environment fun and interesting is related to which dimension(s) of empowerment?