Mauricia Corp

question 19

Multiple Choice

Mauricia Corp., a biotechnology firm, has initiated a program that encourages employees to form groups on the basis of a particular characteristic such as race, sex, ethnicity, etc. Mauricia Corp's initiative is based on the belief that such programs would help team members to discover their true potential and climb up the corporate ladder. Which of the following is a likely disadvantage of such a set up?

• A) It could result in a reduction in productivity.
• B) It could lead to divisiveness.
• C) It may widen power distance.
• D) It may heighten the sense of individualism.

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Definitions:

Directive Reports

A type of report that provides instructions or directions on how to perform a task or solve a problem.

Indirect Reports

Employees who are not directly supervised by an individual but are part of the broader team or department the individual oversees.

Compliance Report

A document that outlines whether and how well a company or individual adheres to set rules, regulations, or standards.

Periodic Operating Report

A document that provides an update on an organization's operations and performance over a specific time period.