The Role of the Board of Directors in an Organizationis

question 25

Multiple Choice

The role of the board of directors in an organizationis to _____.

• A) simply hire a competitor firm's employees away from it to gain advantage in the market
• B) ensure culturaldiversity in the composition of the organization's top management team to form a unique corporate culture
• C) use systematic selection techniques rather than hiring based on intuition
• D) manage the set of expectations held by an individual with respect to what he or she will contribute to an organization
• E) monitor the actions of the top management teamto ensure that stockholders' interests are protected

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Definitions:

Passive Reflection

The act of contemplating or pondering without actively engaging in problem-solving or applying critical thinking.

Previously Unconscious

Refers to thoughts, feelings, or desires that were not in an individual's conscious awareness but have since been brought to attention.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient speaks freely about their thoughts, feelings, or images, to uncover unconscious desires or conflicts.

Therapeutic Success

The achievement of desired outcomes or improvements in symptoms and quality of life through any form of therapy or treatment.