Which statement is true about empowerment?

Question 13 options:

a)	Empowerment is not related to job performance.
b)	Empowerment is a relatively easy concept to implement in the workplace.
c)	The notion of empowerment is appropriate for all employees.
d)	Employees who are nervous about empowerment may also worry about the increased responsibility.

What strategy will best empower your employees?

Question 14 options:

a)	retain information on the job until it is absolutely needed.
b)	make sure managers continue to step in with routine responses to issues.
c)	decrease employee power slightly so your manager accountability is not compromised.
d)	change the company structure so employees have more power on the job.

Though goal setting is usually viewed as a positive process, there can be downsides if

Question 15 options:

a)	employees lack skills necessary to reach the goals.
b)	goals also account for meeting quality standards.
c)	rewards are established for coming close to, as well as achieving a goal.
d)	employees can adapt their behaviors in response to unplanned threats.

360-degree feedback is

Question 16 options:

a)	designed to provide feedback for promotion or pay decisions.
b)	used where competition between coworkers is prevalent.
c)	designed to provide feedback for developmental purposes.
d)	the most frequently used form of performance appraisal in U.S. firms.