In Trying to Gain Employees' Wholehearted Commitment to Good Strategy

question 42

Multiple Choice

In trying to gain employees' wholehearted commitment to good strategy execution and operating excellence, managers are well advised to use all of the following incentives EXCEPT

• A) providing attractive perks and fringe benefits.
• B) giving awards and public recognition to high performers and showcasing company successes.
• C) creating a work atmosphere in which there is genuine caring and mutual respect among workers and between management and employees.
• D) relying on opportunities for promoting from within wherever possible.
• E) withholding information from employees about financial performance, strategy, and competitors' actions.

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