Lola Has a Group of People in Both Her Formal

question 32

Multiple Choice

Lola has a group of people in both her formal and informal channels that she gets in touch with on a regular basis to get her work accomplished. This group of people is often referred to as her ________.

• A)subordinates
• B)grapevine
• C)network of contacts
• D)downward communication

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Definitions:

Paternalistic Management

A management style where the company operates in a fatherly manner towards employees, making decisions for their benefit, often limiting some autonomy.

Arbitrator

A neutral third party selected to resolve a dispute between two or more parties in a binding manner outside of court.

Labour Disputes

Conflicts between employers and employees, typically over matters such as wages, working conditions, and union representation.

Mediator

A third party in an employment dispute who meets with one party and then the other to suggest compromise solutions or to recommend concessions from each side that will lead to an agreement.