To Speed Up the Communication from the Top Managers Down

question 94

Multiple Choice

To speed up the communication from the top managers down to the lower-level employees and vice versa, a CEO would most likely

• A)reorganize the chain of command, thereby decreasing the flatness of the company.
• B)expand the chain of command, thereby increasing the tallness of the company.
• C)centralize the company, thereby changing it from a flat organization to a tall organization.
• D)decentralize the company, thereby changing it from a tall organization to a flat organization.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A technique in behavioral therapy aimed at diminishing fears and anxiety by slowly exposing individuals to the object or situation they fear, while simultaneously teaching them relaxation techniques.

Client-centered Therapy

A counseling approach where the therapist provides a supportive environment to allow the client to lead the process of therapy.

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded the client-centered therapy approach, emphasizing the importance of an individual's self-view and the need for unconditional positive regard.

Developed

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