When the Manager Notified the Employees of the Pending Layoff

question 57

Multiple Choice

When the manager notified the employees of the pending layoff, which of the roles described by Mintzberg was the manager of Puffy Treats performing?

• A) Leader.
• B) Liaison.
• C) Disseminator.
• D) Spokesperson.
• E) Disturbance handler.

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Definitions:

Strategic Alliance

A formal agreement between two or more entities to pursue a set of agreed-upon objectives while remaining independent organizations.

Decentralized

Decentralized refers to the distribution of functions, powers, people or things away from a central location or authority, often seen in organizations to enhance agility and decision-making.

Self-Managing Teams

Groups of employees tasked with organizing and controlling their own work without direct supervision, responsible for planning, execution, and monitoring their tasks.

Establishment Of Legitimacy

The process through which an entity gains acceptance, recognition, and justification within a system or community.