Two of Ian's Subordinates Approached Him to Resolve a Work-Related

question 69

Multiple Choice

Two of Ian's subordinates approached him to resolve a work-related conflict between them. Ian decided upon a solution and framed an e-mail to inform his subordinates. However, one of the subordinates might be offended by Ian's decision. Which of the following is a reason why he should avoid using e-mail to resolve the conflict?

• A) E-mail fails to leave a permanent record of communication for later reference.
• B) E-mail encourages more people to participate and share their ideas with others.
• C) E-mail can hurt feelings, be insensitively worded, or be intentionally hurtful.
• D) E-mail can be an ineffective tool for communicating routine messages.
• E) E-mail does not allow information to be shared rapidly with large numbers of stakeholders.

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Definitions:

Market

A venue or system where buyers and sellers interact to trade goods, services, or financial instruments, determining prices through supply and demand.

Inverse Demand Function

A mathematical model describing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded, typically showing how price can affect demand levels.

Monopolist

An individual or entity that is the sole supplier of a particular commodity or service, having significant control over its market.

Price Discrimination

The strategy of selling the same product or service at different prices to different customers, based on factors like willingness to pay, market segments, or purchase quantity.