A Common Ingredient in Organisations That Successfully Create Functional Conflict

question 42

Multiple Choice

A common ingredient in organisations that successfully create functional conflict is that they:

• A)avoid risky situations.
• B)shoot the messenger.
• C)reward dissent and punish conflict avoiders.
• D)formally assign devil's advocates.

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Definitions:

Cash Outlay

The actual expenditure of cash or cash equivalent for purchases or services.

Alternative Investments

Financial assets that do not fall into the conventional categories of stocks, bonds, or cash, including commodities, real estate, and hedge funds.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of foregoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choice.

Cash Outlay

The total amount of cash that a company spends on expenses, investments, and transactions.