Edwin Is Starting His New Job as an Executive with a Publishing

question 74

Multiple Choice

Edwin is starting his new job as an executive with a publishing firm. Which of the following statements would be an indication that his new company has a hierarchy culture?

• A) Edwin's supervisor constantly emphasizes on the need for innovation during the orientation session.
• B) Edwin is told that he will have to perform duties that might be significantly different from those mentioned in his job description.
• C) Edwin learns that the firm has no formal set rules or procedures within the workplace that he is expected to follow.
• D) Edwin's new firm's CEO stresses on the need to achieve coordination and organization within the firm in his welcome speech.
• E) Edwin's new firm is characterized by flexibility and discretion, coupled with a strong external focus.

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