Which Psychological Orientation Would Be Typical of a Manager Who

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which psychological orientation would be typical of a manager who is optimistic about her business environment?

• A)a maximin orientation
• B)a minimin orientation
• C)a maximax orientation
• D)a minimax orientation

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