A Manager Concludes That She Should Change the Organization's Culture

question 25

Multiple Choice

A manager concludes that she should change the organization's culture from one of centralized decision making to one that values participation in decision making at all levels. She believes the change will benefit most employees in the organization, although some union employees will resist. This manager's view is consistent with which theory of ethics?

• A) Utilitarianism.
• B) Rights.
• C) Justice.
• D) Egoism.

Understand basic principles and best practices for effective communication using technology.

Recognize the importance of negotiation in communication to clarify message meaning.

Comprehend the impact of communication quality on company performance.

Identify strategies for writing effectively to multilingual audiences.

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Definitions:

Mechanical Forces

Physical actions that result in stress or strain upon an object or material, including pulling, pushing, twisting, and compression, significant in physics and engineering.

Synovial Fluid

A viscous fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints, lubricating and nourishing the cartilage and bones within the joint.

Friction

The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

Hydrostatic Skeleton

A structure found in many soft-bodied organisms that uses water pressure inside the body to maintain shape and facilitate movement.