Why Do Some Managers Resist the Need to Measure the Effectiveness

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why do some managers resist the need to measure the effectiveness of their performance?

• A) Because it is impossible to calibrate meaningful measures.
• B) Because they know that they are underperforming in their jobs.
• C) Because they do not control the information that is produced.
• D) Because the time to gather information exceeds the benefits.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system that is responsible for temporarily storing information for a brief period, typically seconds to minutes.

Decay

The process of losing information over time due to the non-use of a memory trace in the brain.

Interference

The act of impeding or obstructing something, often used in contexts such as memory interference, where one memory competes with or replaces another.

Chunking

A cognitive strategy for organizing information into more manageable parts or chunks to enhance memory and recall.