What Advice Would You Give Natalie, a Newspaper Editor Who

question 61

Multiple Choice

What advice would you give Natalie, a newspaper editor who desires to build more trusting relationships with her employees by demonstrating her respect for them?

• A) Get rid of outside consultants
• B) Centralize decision making wherever possible
• C) Delegate important duties more often
• D) Communicate more clearly
• E) Form quality circles

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Definitions:

Shipments Pattern

The distribution or arrangement of how goods are transported from one location to another over a specific period.

Operations Strategy

A plan that outlines how a business will allocate resources to support infrastructure, production, and logistics to meet customer demand and maintain a competitive advantage.

Location Strategy

The decision-making process for determining the geographical placement of the operations of a business.

Service Firms

Companies that provide intangible products or services to consumers or other businesses, as opposed to tangible goods.