Malcolm, an Accounts Clerk, Is All Set Make a Presentation

question 38

Multiple Choice

Malcolm, an accounts clerk, is all set make a presentation on how his team can improve their productivity by changing certain work practices. His manager asks the employees not to be too critical of Malcolm's suggestions and to avoid arguing with him. The manager most likely said this because being critical ________.

• A) will increase the amount of time Malcolm will need to finish his presentation
• B) will only annoy the other people attending the presentation
• C) will put Malcolm on the defensive
• D) will confuse people about the ideas and suggestion put forth
• E) will reduce the level of group cohesiveness

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Definitions:

CFO

Stands for Chief Financial Officer, a senior executive responsible for managing the financial actions of a company including financial planning, risk management, and financial reporting.

Financial Records

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Clan Control

A management strategy that relies on shared values, beliefs, and traditions to influence employee behavior, rather than formal rules and procedures.

Hierarchy Of Authority

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