Maria Was One of the First People in the Virtual

question 102

Multiple Choice

Maria was one of the first people in the virtual waiting room for tickets to see the Broadway production of Hamilton. She had taken the morning off of work to be sure she would get tickets. Maria is an example of a(n)

• A)early majority.
• B)late adopter.
• C)laggard.
• D)early adopter.
• E)innovator.

Identify what content is considered inappropriate or unnecessary in formal business documents.

Understand the principles of selecting the appropriate writing style for business reports.

Identify the proper organization structure for various types of business reports.

Recognize the different formats suited for internal and external business communication.

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Definitions:

Suggestion Involvement

The act of making proposals or recommendations as a part of the engagement in a process or discussion.

Theory Y

A management theory that assumes employees are self-motivated, enjoy work, and will take responsibility if given the opportunity.

Subordinates

Individuals who are under the authority or control of someone else in an organizational hierarchy.

Empowerment

The process of granting individuals or groups more power and control over their lives, which includes improving their ability to make choices and transforming those choices into desired actions and outcomes.