Securing the Acceptance of Top Management Is the First Step

question 147

Multiple Choice

Securing the acceptance of top management is the first step in an MBO programme.Which of the following is not one of the four remaining steps?

• A) Establishing preliminary goals
• B) Having the manager and subordinate work together to determine how the subordinate can work toward accomplishing company objectives
• C) Conducting a periodic review
• D) Conducting an evaluation
• E) Reassigning the employee

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Definitions:

Impression Management

Strategies and behaviors individuals use to influence how others perceive them.

Meta-Communication

Communication about communication, which involves discussing or analyzing the way in which information is exchanged, including tone, non-verbal cues, and implicit messages.

Face-Saving

A social or psychological strategy employed to maintain dignity, avoid embarrassment, or preserve reputation after a mistake or failure.

Noise

In communication, unwanted or disruptive sounds that interfere with the reception of the message being sent.