Which of the following leader actions would LEAST likely increase follower dissatisfaction levels?
A) Lowering employee performance standards
B) Comparing benchmarks against other organizations
C) Capitalizing on some type of financial or political crisis
D) Talking about potential competitive threats against the organization

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Lowering the employee performance standards may temporarily make the followers feel better about their work and may decrease dissatisfaction levels. However, in the long run, this action will have negative consequences for the organization, as the overall performance will decrease, and the followers may become complacent and unmotivated. Therefore, even though temporarily it may decrease dissatisfaction levels, in the long run, it is not a wise leadership action.

B, C, and D are more likely to increase follower dissatisfaction levels, as they all involve creating a negative or uncertain environment. Comparing benchmarks against other organizations may create unrealistic expectations or make the followers feel like they are not doing a good job. Capitalizing on financial or political crisis or talking about potential competitive threats may create a sense of insecurity, fear, or uncertainty among the followers, which will increase dissatisfaction levels.

Which of the Following Leader Actions Would LEAST Likely Increase