The Dean's Laissez Faire Attitude Hit Its Zenith When He

question 71

Multiple Choice

The Dean's laissez faire attitude hit its zenith when he had missed five department chair meetings in a row despite the pressing needs of the MBA Curriculum Revision Team.No one was sure what to do so they did nothing,and the MBA program remained as it had always been as the revision team slunk back to their offices.If only there had been:

• A)better leadership,the project might have succeeded.
• B)less turnover among project members,the project might have succeeded.
• C)a clear goal,the project might have succeeded.
• D)more motivation among team members,the project might have succeeded.

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Variable Ratio

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Salient

Something that stands out conspicuously or is most noticeable or important.

Preceding

Occurring or coming before something else in time or order.

Rats

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