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:

Blood Pressure

The pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.

Layoff

The temporary or permanent suspension or termination of employees from their job due to economic downturns, restructuring, or other organizational changes.

Negative Consequences

Outcomes that are considered undesirable or harmful, resulting from an action or decision.

Stress-Coping Skills

Stress-Coping Skills are strategies that individuals use to manage or mitigate the effects of stress in their lives.