Claus Manages a Large Business Unit in a Global Corporation

question 31

Multiple Choice

Claus manages a large business unit in a global corporation. Recently, the business unit has experienced recruiting failures. Claus needs to change the long-standing recruiting process, although many staff will resist any changes, including Nick, a tremendous talent but a "loose cannon." Nick has been vocal in his criticism of the recruiting program. What is a covert tactic that Claus might successfully employ to change his recruiting program and gain the staff's acceptance of the changes?

• A)Design the new program over a weekend, and announce it on Monday, to be effective immediately.
• B)Use "new blood" to design and implement the change, not the key stakeholders who are affected by the change.
• C)Withhold communication about the nature of the change or its logic.
• D)Use co-optation by asking Nick to serve a significant role in the change process.
• E)Announce that incentives (promotions and bonuses)will be withheld until all resistance to change ceases.

Comprehend the basic sequence of motor skill development and factors influencing it.

Recognize the role of genetic and environmental factors in prenatal development and early childhood.

Understand the importance and function of the placenta in supporting fetal development.

Identify vulnerabilities and critical periods during prenatal development.

---

Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that reduces the total accounts receivable on the balance sheet, accounting for estimated uncollectible debts.

Interest Income

The revenue earned from deposit accounts or investments through the receipt of interest payments.

Fair Value Option

An accounting strategy that allows companies to measure and report certain financial assets and liabilities at their fair values.

Long-term Notes Receivable

Loans or credit extended to others that are not expected to be repaid within the next twelve months, reported as long-term assets on the balance sheet.