Bekah, the Manager of Fit and Trim Nutrition Services, Was

question 63

Multiple Choice

Bekah, the manager of Fit and Trim Nutrition Services, was telling her new nutritionist that "I have many decisions to make in a day, and as the manager, during the course of a week, I have to give orders to most of the 35 employees. Then there is my budget and the clinic's resources, which I oversee." Bekah's ________ gives her the right to make decisions, give orders, and utilize resources.

• A) responsibility
• B) authority
• C) power
• D) delegation
• E) work specialization

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Definitions:

Low Turnover

A situation in which an organization or industry experiences a minor rate of employee departures and replacements, indicating stability or employee satisfaction.

Bureaucratic

Relating to a system of government or organization that is characterized by strict procedures, rules, and a hierarchical structure of authority.

Nonadaptive Organizational Cultures

Organizational environments that struggle to adjust to changes, potentially leading to stagnation or failure.

Risk-Reducing Management

Management practices aimed at identifying, analyzing, and taking proactive steps to minimize or eliminate risks to an organization's capital and earnings.