To Reduce the Excessive Focus of Subunit Managers on Their

question 68

Multiple Choice

To reduce the excessive focus of subunit managers on their own subunits, many companies compensate subunit managers on the basis of ________.

• A) both the operating income earned by their respective subunits and the company as a whole
• B) both the investing income earned by their respective subunits and the company as a whole
• C) only the investing income earned by their respective subunits
• D) both the net income and earned by their respective subunits and the company as a whole

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Definitions:

Group Cohesiveness

The extent to which members of a group are bound together, typically leading to increased group functioning and harmony.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Attractiveness

The attribute or quality of being appealing or pleasing, either physically or in terms of personality.

Romantic Popularity

The extent to which an individual is considered desirable or favorable as a partner in romantic contexts.