Exam 6: Relating to Others at Work

Lydia feels her manager, Denny, bullies her at every opportunity. Whenever their project hits a snag, Denny singles out Lydia and launches into a verbal tirade against her. On a few occasions, Denny has even threatened to fire Lydia due to her supposed "incompetence." What type of bullying behavior does Denny use to intimidate Lydia?

________ leaders don't try to know their employees on an individual level.

After Lilia bakes cupcakes for a party to be held later that evening, Judd, her son, asks if he can have one. She refuses and says he can have one at the party. Immediately, Judd's face turns red, and he storms out of the room. What kind of actions are Judd's?

In what way do managers relate to those they supervise?

The managers at Cool Pools are well liked by the employees. Whenever a team is asked to work on a new project, the relevant manager explains the intricacies of the project to each member, provides them with additional help when required, and creates a coherent work schedule for every member. This ensures the employees do not feel "dumped on" at any stage of a project. What method of delegation do the managers at Cool Pools employ?