Which of the Following Statements Would Be a Surprise Instruction

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would be a surprise instruction in succession planning?

• A) CEO succession planning should be a board-driven, collaborative process.
• B) Succession planning should be one of the governing board's two or three most important tasks.
• C) The governing board and CEO should not discuss the process.
• D) Any agreements or promises the board makes must be communicated to the succeeding board leadership and honored.

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Definitions:

Australian Psychologists

Professionals trained in the science of how people think, feel, behave, and learn, practicing within Australia's specific legal and cultural context.

Metatrait

A higher-order personality trait that reflects a fundamental dimension underpinning multiple related traits.

Stability

The consistency or permanence of a certain state, condition, or trait over time.

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by attributes such as being kind, sympathetic, cooperative, warm, and considerate.