With Regard to the Visible or Hidden Issue, Most Executives

question 80

Multiple Choice

With regard to the visible or hidden issue, most executives agree that

• A) the SEC should regulate whether or not companies make their strategic information visible.
• B) some strategic information should remain confidential to top managers.
• C) a company has gone too far when it takes steps to ensure that strategic information is not disseminated beyond "the inner circle."
• D) the potential benefit of improved employee and stakeholder motivation and input is not worth the risk of rival firms easily knowing and exploiting a firm's strategies.
• E) keeping strategies secret from employees and stakeholders will likely improve communication, understanding, and commitment.

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Definitions:

Mounting Distance

The specific space required between two objects or components to properly install or fit them.

Overall Length

The total length of an object measured from one end to the other.

Crown Height

The vertical distance between the top of a curved surface (like a road or a cam) and the chord (straight line) connecting the endpoints of the curve.

Whole Depth

In gear terminology, the total depth of a gear tooth space, from the top of the tooth to the bottom of the gullet.