The Textbook Notes That When HBC Acquired 50 Towers Department

question 146

Multiple Choice

The textbook notes that when HBC acquired 50 Towers department stores, almost every Towers store manager quit.Why?

• A)Because the cultures differed in terms of how much time managers are given for holidays
• B)Because the cultures differed in terms of opportunities for advancement
• C)Because the cultures differed in terms of how management treats employees
• D)Because the cultures differed in terms of how much managers are compensated
• E)Because the cultures differed in terms of how much control managers have in the way they perform their job

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon occurring in a decision-making group where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional outcome.

Stereotypical False Assumptions

Erroneous beliefs or generalized ideas about a group or category of people that do not account for individual diversity and complexity, often leading to misunderstanding and discrimination.

Expressed Discomfort

Expressed discomfort is the verbal or non-verbal communication of unease, dissatisfaction, or distress from an individual or group.

Dominant Group's Values

The preferences, principles, and standards held by the most influential or controlling group within a culture or organization.