Asked by Celenia Bonhomme on Sep 27, 2024

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You provide a pay raise to a follower who has received high scores on annual performance reviews two years in a row.You are demonstrating ______.

A) management by exception-passive
B) management by exception-active
C) individualized consideration
D) contingent reward

Contingent Reward

A leadership strategy where rewards are given based on performance or the achievement of certain criteria.

Annual Performance Reviews

A formal assessment process where an employee's job performance is documented and discussed, often yearly, by supervisors.

Pay Raise

An increase in the amount of salary or wages given to an employee, typically as a recognition of performance or to adjust for inflation and living costs.

  • Elucidate on the mechanism and merits of contingent reward as it pertains to leadership.
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Sarah Wagner2 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Contingent reward is a leadership behavior in which a leader provides rewards to followers based on their performance, ensuring that the desired behavior is repeated in the future. In this case, the leader is providing a pay raise to a follower who has received high scores on annual performance reviews, which is an example of contingent reward.