Senior Managers and Executives Are Often Hired from Outside a Firm

question 58

Multiple Choice

Senior managers and executives are often hired from outside a firm because:

• A) it does not take the time to develop senior-level managers in-house.
• B) promoting from middle management ranks causes extreme political jockeying.
• C) the organization cannot control managers' experiences, so it cannot develop the managers it needs.
• D) in order for useful learning to occur, managers must have positive and challenging experiences, and these are absent in-house.

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Definitions:

Job Dissatisfaction

A state of discontentment or unhappiness with one's job, often leading to reduced productivity and morale.

Good Decision

A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.

Happiness

A state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.

Stress

A psychological and physical response to challenges or demands, characterized by feelings of strain and tension.