Jonah and Aubrey Are the Founders of Old Sarsaparilla, a Manufacturer

question 66

Multiple Choice

Jonah and Aubrey are the founders of Old Sarsaparilla, a manufacturer of novelty bottled sodas that use organic ingredients. After a couple of years of successfully marketing their products to local businesses, the company has attracted a slew of new investors and clients and has expanded into several of the surrounding states. As part of this expansion, they have hired a manager, Yusuf, to be responsible for the day-to-day business of the company. However, Aubrey questions all of Yusuf's decisions, wanting to remain involved in every aspect of the business. This has resulted in her being overextended and stressed most of the time. Caryl, Old Sarsaparilla's biggest investor and one of Aubrey's mentors, knows that Aubrey's creative, big-picture thinking is one of her most valuable traits. What should he suggest she do?

• A)become a co-manager with Yusuf, so that she feels her authority is still respected
• B)focus on building the kind of friendly organizational culture she envisions for the company
• C)take on an advisory role and focus on pursing new opportunities for Old Sarsaparilla
• D)take management classes at the local university to develop her communication skills

Learn the recruitment process and effective sources for hiring.

Identify legal aspects of employee selection and hiring practices.

Comprehend the significance of employees as valuable assets to a company.

Understand the role of job analysis in human resource activities.

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