Which of the Following Is Not One of the Five

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the five observed ways in which managerial behavior differs from the classical description of managers?

• A) Managers perform a great deal of work at an unrelenting pace.
• B) Managerial activities are fragmented.
• C) Managers prefer regular, written reports on firm activities.
• D) Managers prefer oral forms of communication.

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Definitions:

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