Which of the Following Is a Common Mistake Made by Organizations

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common mistake made by organizations during succession planning?

• A) Including the boards of directors and HR in the process of CEO succession
• B) Focusing on other employees apart from the top management executives
• C) Allowing the CEO to direct the planning process
• D) Looking externally as well as internally for succession candidates

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Definitions:

Predictor Variable

In statistical analysis, it is a variable that is utilized to predict the score of another variable, often referred to as the outcome or dependent variable.

Criterion Variable

The dependent variable in an experimental design, which is influenced or predicted by other variables.

Mediator Variable

A variable that explains the mechanism through which an independent variable influences a dependent variable in a causal relationship.

Predictor Variable

A variable, often designated as the independent variable, that is used to make predictions about (or is assumed to cause) changes in another variable.