A Division Manager Has Expanded Her Staff by 10% to Help

question 5

Multiple Choice

A division manager has expanded her staff by 10% to help reach the company's sales goals for the year. But now she finds that morale is low, which could jeopardize chances of reaching that sales goal. She increases salaries by 15% as a result, and begins meeting weekly with the team. These activities fall primarily within which function of management?

• A) leading and motivating
• B) planning
• C) organizing
• D) controlling

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