What Term Is Used for Grooming an Employee to Take

question 47

Multiple Choice

What term is used for grooming an employee to take over the supervisor's job through gaining experience in handling important functions of the job?

• A) caretaking
• B) coaching
• C) understudy assignment
• D) role modelling

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Definitions:

Myth of the Fixed Pie

A misconception in negotiation that assumes the parties involved have directly opposing goals, making it impossible for both sides to achieve their objectives simultaneously, promoting a win-lose mindset.

Hard Distributive Negotiation

A negotiation approach where one party's gain is the other's loss, focusing on winning as much value as possible.

Escalating Commitment

The phenomenon where people become increasingly committed to a decision or course of action even when faced with negative outcomes or evidence of failure.

Mediation

A conflict resolution process where an impartial third party helps disputing parties find a mutually acceptable solution.