Billy Is the New Manager at a Retail Store

question 113

Multiple Choice

Billy is the new manager at a retail store. He has noticed that the employees do not get along with each other and do not like to work together as a team. Which of the following steps should Billy take to build cohesiveness among his subordinates?

• A) He should provide proprietary business information to his subordinates.
• B) He should arrange distinct work schedules for his subordinates so that their roles do not overlap.
• C) He should encourage his subordinates to work independently.
• D) He should encourage his subordinates to engage in nonwork activities.

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