Tim, the Manager of a Marketing Company, Is Faced with a Complication

question 8

Multiple Choice

Tim, the manager of a marketing company, is faced with a complication at work. Without a second thought, he calls Luke, one of his team members, and orders him to handle the situation. The manager lists the exact steps Luke should take, but Luke doesn't like being told what to do and immediately feels defensive. What kind of approach did the manager use?

• A)Controlling
• B)Evaluating
• C)Manipulative
• D)Flexible

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Definitions:

State Uncertainty

The condition in which there is lack of certainty or predictability concerning the future or the current state of something, often affecting decision-making processes.

Subjective Uncertainty

The perception of doubt or inability to predict outcomes due to lacking information or inherent unpredictability in situations.

Objective Uncertainty

The state of having insufficient knowledge due to an inherently unpredictable environment or situation.

Contribution Margin

Contribution margin is the amount by which a product's sales revenue exceeds its variable costs, indicating the contribution of sales towards fixed costs and profits.