Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Operational Managers

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of operational managers?

• A)They bridge the gap between higher and lower levels of management.
• B)They focus on long-term issues of the business.
• C)They develop goals and plans that have been formulated by top-level managers.
• D)They are directly involved with nonmanagement employees.
• E)They break down the business's objectives into business units.

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