After Working as a Manager of a Small Business for Several

question 126

Multiple Choice

After working as a manager of a small business for several years,Connie has been offered a management position with a local charity.If she accepts the job offer,she is likely to find that:

• A)her previous experience will be of little value in her new position.
• B)the principles of management are much the same regardless of the type of organization.
• C)nonprofit organizations are motivated by their desire to help people and so financial management is of little concern.
• D)planning is less important to a nonprofit organization.

Understand the concept and prevalence of contingency workers within the workforce.

Recognize the variety of alternative work arrangements and their importance in modern organizations.

Identify the benefits and challenges associated with alternative work arrangements such as compressed workweeks, telecommuting, and flexible working hours.

Grasp the relationship between alternative work arrangements and employee productivity, satisfaction, and work-life balance.

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Definitions:

Eupnea

Normal, unlabored breathing pattern.

Sphygmomanometers

Instruments used to measure blood pressure, typically consisting of a cuff, gauge, and a mechanism for inflation.

Hyperpnea

An increased depth and rate of breathing, often in response to exercise or the body's need for more oxygen.