Caroline Asks Her Secretary to Send Information on the Meetings

question 30

Multiple Choice

Caroline asks her secretary to send information on the meetings that she needs to attend next month. Her secretary, Joanne, provides her with the details immediately, but leaves out certain additional details that are irrelevant to Caroline's requirements. Which of the following statements is true about this scenario?

• A) The information that Joanne provided was partly good as it was timely but insufficient.
• B) Joanne provided adequate and timely information, but the information was of no value to Caroline.
• C) The information that Joanne gave was accurate and sufficient for Caroline's purpose.
• D) The information that Caroline obtained through Joanne was not timely or worth its cost.

Recognize the principles behind the systems/contingency and transformational models, including their adaptability and approach to management and communication.

Describe how virtual organizations operate and their temporary nature.

Understand the concept of mutual adjustment as a method of coordination.

Recognize the importance of horizontal communication in various organizational models.

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Definitions:

Reputational Risk

The potential of losing stakeholder trust or diminishing brand value due to negative public opinion.

Valuation Risk

The potential for loss that arises from inaccuracies or errors in assessing the value of assets, liabilities, or investments.

Micro Political Risk

Micro political risk involves the impact of political decisions, events, or conditions on an individual firm's operations and performance, as opposed to the broader industry or economic segment.

Macro Political Risk

Adverse political actions that affect all foreign investments and operations in a host country.