Why Might Companies Emphasize Training and Development for Managers

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why might companies emphasize training and development for managers? 

• A)Training other staff is too disruptive to operations.
• B)Companies simply do not want to invest in lower-level employees.
• C)They hope that managerial training and development will lead to behavior change and diffuse throughout the company.
• D)This is because they do not understand the importance of training all staff.
• E)There are not many training programs suitable for non-managers.

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Quota

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