Newly Hired Managers Flame Out or Fail Within the First

question 37

Multiple Choice

Newly hired managers flame out or fail within the first 18 months because they:

• A)lack internal political skills
• B)can't achieve the two or three most important objectives of the new job
• C)tend to be confused or uncertain about what their bosses expect
• D)fail to build good relationships with peers and subordinates

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