Carson Is the Manager of Cutter's Consulting, a Consulting Company

question 31

Multiple Choice

Carson is the manager of Cutter's Consulting, a consulting company composed of professionals from different fields. In such a company, Carson would be wise to:

• A) bring the organization immediately into revitalization.
• B) have little formalization.
• C) use as much authority as possible.
• D) discourage horizontal communication because it violates the chain of command.

Understand the factors that reflect and influence organizational culture.

Acknowledge the role of leadership in the face of crises and the importance of a proactive, transparent response.

Understand the implications of coercive power and its application in maintaining order and discipline.

Understand the Type A and Type B behavior patterns and their impact on health.

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Definitions:

Marshall

A title used in several official positions within different spheres, such as military or ceremonial, often associated with maintaining order and executing duties.

American System

An economic plan that played a significant role in American policy during the first half of the 19th century, advocating for a high tariff, a national bank, and federal subsidies for roads, canals, and other infrastructures.

Steam Power

A form of energy generated by heating water to create steam, historically significant for its use in the Industrial Revolution.

Manufacturing Environment

The setting or conditions in which the production of goods is carried out, often involving factories, machinery, and labor.