Which of the Following Is an Example of the Mum

question 227

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the mum effect?

• A)The president of a firm would not tell a newspaper reporter what the firm's market share was.
• B)The secretary did not care to participate in the office grapevine.
• C)The manager would only communicate with workers through their supervisor.
• D)The sales manager decided to postpone announcing the good news about the Christmas bonuses until the company party at the end of the month.
• E)The young lawyer who lost the court case delayed telling the senior partner of the law firm.

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Definitions:

Labradoodle

A hybrid dog breed created by crossing a Labrador Retriever with a Poodle, known for their friendly nature and hypoallergenic coats.

Queen Elizabeth

Refers to either Queen Elizabeth I of England, reigning from 1558-1603, known for the Elizabethan era, or Queen Elizabeth II, the current queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.

Yorkipoo

A mixed dog breed that results from breeding a Yorkshire Terrier with a Poodle, known for its small size and friendly disposition.

Labradoodle

A hybrid dog breed that results from the crossing of a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle, known for its friendly disposition and hypoallergenic coat.