The Following Five Examples Describe Different Types of Relationships Between

question 3

Multiple Choice

The following five examples describe different types of relationships between employees in XYZ Company. Which set of relationships indicates the existence of a shadow organisation?

• A) An employee asks questions of an immediate supervisor, gets answers and works closely with this person.
• B) Department managers report directly to the directors in charge of their division.
• C) The CEO delegates authority to division managers, division managers delegate authority to department managers, and department managers delegate authority to support staff.
• D) Members of a word processing pool provide secretarial services for all divisions on a first-come, first-served basis.
• E) In one department, superior-subordinate relationships are strained. Subordinates take direction from the manager of another division.

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Definitions:

Securely Attached

Describes children or individuals who have developed strong and healthy emotional bonds with their caregivers, characterized by trust and a sense of safety.

Conventional

Pertaining to behaviors, beliefs, or norms that are widely accepted and followed by a society at a given point in time, often contrasted with "unconventional" or "alternative".

Severe Drought

an extended period of exceptionally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water that affects ecosystems, agriculture, water supply, and human populations.

Terry-cloth "Mothers"

Refers to an experiment in which infant monkeys showed preference for maternal figures made of soft cloth over those made of wire, highlighting the importance of comfort and tactile stimulation.